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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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Guided experiences
Culture and entertainment History Nature Sports and recreation
Location(s): Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic SiteA variety of guided experiences are offered daily in July and August.
Reconnect with the land as you learn about local Mi’kmaw culture, explore the gentle waterways, and experience the depths of the Dark-Sky Preserve in the company of our skilled interpreters.
Some programs have limited space and require registration. Many programs are free with admission and some programs require a fee per person.
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15th Annual Kejimkujik Dark Sky Weekend!
Culture and entertainment History Nature Camping and accommodation
Location(s): Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic SiteCost: Free with admission15th Annual Dark Sky Weekend
August 2 to August 4
Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) and Parks Canada to learn more about the stars, planets, and constellations in the night sky.
Parking at the Sky Circle is limited, so please walk.
Please use only a red light when joining us for night programs, to protect your night vision and that of other visitors.
Did you know it takes 20 to 30 minutes for the human eye to adapt to the dark?
Friday, August 2
8:30 pm to 10:30 pm – Night Hike in the Old Growth Forest
Meet at Big Dam parking lot
With nocturnal-naturalist Jonathan at your side, experience the forest in a whole new way as you employ all your senses to navigate and investigate the Hemlocks and Hardwoods Trail.
Registration is required by phone (902-682-2772) or in person at the Visitor Centre.
9:45 pm to 10:30 pm – Tour the Night Sky
Sky Circle in Jeremy’s Bay Campground – P1
Join Chris Young and Dave Chapman of RASC as they point out summer constellations and share tips for finding your way around the night sky.
Bring a blanket if you plan to sit on the field.
10:30 pm to midnight – Telescope & binocular observing
Sky Circle field in Jeremy’s Bay Campground – P1
RASC astronomers will share what’s in their eyepieces on the Sky Circle field. Join Tony Schellinck of RASC towards the back of the field to try your hand at binocular observing.
Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from Tony.
Saturday, August 3
1 pm to 4 pm – Astronomy Drop-in
Merrymakedge Beach – P4
Stop by for solar telescope observing and learn how to use a Star Finder. Got burning questions? This is your chance to “ask an astronomer” or astrophotographer!
4 pm to 4:45 pm – Walk the Solar System
Sky Circle in Jeremy’s Bay Campground – P1
Learn about planets in our solar system with David Hoskin of RASC. This interactive, kid-friendly activity is sure to please budding astronomers of all ages!
9:45 pm to 10:30 pm – Muin aqq L’uiknek Te’sijik Ntuksuinuk / Muin and the Seven Bird Hunters
Sky Circle in Jeremy’s Bay Campground – P1
This is an important Mi'kmaw oral narrative which has always been unfolding across the night sky of Mi'kma'ki. Kejimkujik Interpreters Alex and Marlène bring this dramatic story from the Star World to life before your very eyes!
Bring a blanket if you plan to sit on the field.
10:30 pm to midnight – Telescope & binocular observing
Sky Circle field in Jeremy’s Bay Campground – P1
RASC astronomers will share what’s in their eyepieces on the Sky Circle field. Join Tony Schellinck of RASC towards the back of the field to try your hand at binocular observing.
Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from Tony.
Sunday, August 4
1 pm to 4 pm – Astronomy Drop-in
Merrymakedge Beach – P4
Stop by for solar telescope observing and learn how to use a Star Finder. Got burning questions? This is your chance to “ask an astronomer” or astrophotographer!
4 pm to 4:45 pm – Walk the Solar System
Sky Circle in Jeremy’s Bay Campground – P1
Learn about planets in our solar system with David Hoskin of RASC. This interactive, kid-friendly activity is sure to please budding astronomers of all ages!
9:45 pm to 10:30 pm – Tour the Night Sky
Sky Circle in Jeremy’s Bay Campground – P1
Join Chris Young and Dave Chapman of RASC as they point out summer constellations and share tips for finding your way around the night sky.
Bring a blanket if you plan to sit on the field.
10:30 pm to midnight – Telescope & binocular observing
Sky Circle field in Jeremy’s Bay Campground – P1
RASC astronomers will share what’s in their eyepieces on the Sky Circle field. Join Tony Schellinck of RASC towards the back of the field to try your hand at binocular observing.
Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from Tony.
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Kejimkujik’s Birthday
Culture and entertainment Food and drink History Nature
Location(s): Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic SiteCost: Regular admission fees applyKejimkujik’s Birthday
Saturday, August 3
1:30 pm – Merrymakedge Beach P4
Celebrate Kejimkujik’s 55th birthday with free cupcakes and refreshments!
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Kejimkuijik LoonWatch
Nature
Time: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic SiteAugust 11, 2024 (Rain date: August 18, 2024)
Teams of LoonWatchers will canoe assigned lakes to provide a simultaneous survey of loon presence and reproductive activity. Lakes are surveyed from 12 noon until 3 pm. LoonWatch observation forms will be collected at the Visitor Centre following the survey.
A canoe and associated equipment must be supplied by the volunteers. There are opportunities to rent equipment from Jake’s Landing canoe rental (902-682-2282).
How do I sign up?
Email: benevolekeji-kejivolunteer@pc.gc.ca
We will ensure that you have a canoe partner if you are coming alone.
In case of inclement weather
High winds and/or extremely rainy days represent a safety hazard and can affect loon visibility. In case of inclement weather, LoonWatch will generally take place on the following Sunday.
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Birch Bark Canoe Launch
Culture and entertainment
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMLocation(s): Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic SiteCost: Free with admissionSaturday, September 7, at 10 am
Birch Bark Canoe Launch
Join Mi’kmaq artisan, Todd Labrador, his family, and the Kejimkujik team, as they launch the birch bark canoe built this summer at the Birch bark canoe Shop, Merrymakedge (P4).
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Keji Multisport Festival 2024
Sports and recreation
Time: 08:00 AM - 02:00 PMLocation(s): Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic SiteKeji Multisport Festival 2024
Sunday, September 8
Make 2024 your year to get in on the fun. Athletes of all abilities are encouraged to embrace the challenge with a sense of adventure and fun.
Whether you choose to participate or to cheer on the racers, there will be something for everyone!
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Thanksgiving weekend at Kejimkujik
Culture and entertainment History Nature Sports and recreation
Location(s): Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic SiteCost: Free with admissionThanksgiving weekend at Kejimkujik
October 11 to October 13, 2024
Spend 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.
Friday, October 11
8 pm to 9 pm – Stories of the Stars
Location: Sky Circle at P1 in Jeremy’s Bay Campground
Please only use a red light at night
Saturday, October 12
2 pm to 3:30 pm – Petroglyph Tour
Registration are required at the Visitor Centre or call 902-682-2772
Location: Merrymakedge P1
7 pm to 9 pm – Pumpkin-carving contest viewing and judging
Official judges will be out scoring sites
Location: Jeremy’s Bay Campground
Parking available at Jeremy Bay Campground P1 and P2.
Please walk if you are able.
Sunday, October 13
11 am – Awards Ceremony and Cold Turkey Swim
Prizes awarded for the pumpkin-carving contest
Location: Merrymakedge Beach
More information
For more information call 902-682-2772
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Beach Habitat Cleanup at Kejimkujik Seaside
Nature
Location(s): Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic SiteBeach Habitat Cleanup at Kejimkujik Seaside
Get involved with a beach habitat cleanup at Kejimkujik Seaside, in partnership with Scotian Shores.
Help keep our shoreline clean! Gather shoreline garbage and leave behind a more natural landscape and healthier habitat.
Beach restrictions
Please respect the beach restrictions during Piping plover nesting. Check the important bulletins for beach closure updates.
Get Involved!
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