Thanksgiving weekend events at Kejimkujik: October 10, 11 and 12, 2026
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Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Join us for special events and activities at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site and Kejimkujik National Park Seaside, located in Nova Scotia. Plan your visit today! For more information, please call 902-682-2772 or email kejimkujik@pc.gc.ca.
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Thanksgiving weekend at Kejimkujik
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Location(s): Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic SiteSpend a special Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family. Soak up the brilliant colours of fall and enjoy what has become one of Kejimkujik’s most popular weekends of the year! Participate in the annual pumpkin-carving contest and take the plunge at the annual Cold Turkey Swim.
Saturday, October 10 from 6 pm to 8 pm — Jeremy’s Bay Campground
Pumpkin-carving contest viewing and judging — official judges will be out scoring sites.
Parking: Please walk if you are able to. Parking is available at Jeremy Bay Campground P1 and P2.
Sunday, October 11 at 11 am — Merrymakedge Beach
Cold Turkey Swim and pumpkin-carving contest awards ceremony.
For more information call 902-682-2772
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Experience the Petroglyphs
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMLocation(s): Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic SiteJoin a Parks Canada interpreter and learn about Mi’kmaw culture by experiencing the wonder of the petroglyphs on the shores of Kejimkujik Lake. These fascinating stone-carved depictions make up one of North America’s largest collections and provide vital clues for reconstructing regional history.
Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)
Registration: Registration required at the Visitor Centre or call 902-682-2772
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