Guided experiences

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Summer guided experiences are offered in July and August. Fall guided experiences are offered from September to October. 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.

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Schedule for July and August

Sundays

Painting program
A person painting a picture next to the water.

Milamu'kl / Many Colours

Days: Sundays

Time: 10 am to noon

Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)

Fees apply and registration required.

Guided hike
A group of people in the forest.

Trick or Truth Hike

Days: Sundays

Time: 2 pm to 3:30 pm

Location: Farmland Trail

Fees apply and registration required.

Guided hike
A visitor and Parks Canada guide looking at Petroglyphs in the rocks.

Experience the Petroglyphs

Days: Sundays

Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)

Registration required.

Mondays

Mi’kmaw quillwork
Mi'kmaq quillwork.

The "Porcupine People" Mi'kmaw Quillwork Demonstration

Days: Mondays

Time: 2 pm to 3:30 pm

Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)

Drop in!

Guided hike
A visitor and Parks Canada guide looking at Petroglyphs in the rocks.

Experience the Petroglyphs

Days: Mondays

Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)

Registration required.

Guided hike
A group of visitors on a night hike.

Starlight and Shadows Night Hike

Days: Mondays

Time: 9:30 pm to 11 pm

Location: Rogers Brook Trail

Fees apply and registration required.

Tuesdays

Guided paddle
Two people paddling a canoe.

Petroglyph Paddle

Days: Tuesdays

Time: 6 pm to 8 pm

Location: Jakes Landing

Fees apply and registration required.

Wednesdays

Hands-on Mi'kmaw activity
A round wooden game board and game pieces made of wood, bone, and leather.

Play Waltes!

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 10:30 am to noon

Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)

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Nature discovery
Young visitor using a magnifying glass to look at creatures.

Creature Feature

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 2 pm to 3 pm

Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)

Drop in! 

Guided hike
A visitor and Parks Canada guide looking at Petroglyphs in the rocks.

Experience the Petroglyphs

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)

Registration required.

Guided paddle
A group of people in a big canoe.

Big Canoe Lake Paddle

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 6:30 pm to 9 pm

Location: Jakes Landing

Fees apply and registration required.

Thursdays

Guided hike
A visitor and Parks Canada guide looking at Petroglyphs in the rocks.

Experience the Petroglyphs

Days: Thursdays

Time: 10:30 am to noon

Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)

Registration required.

Family program
Program logo of kids hugging a tree.

Hug-a-Tree and Survive

Days: Thursdays

Time: 2 pm to 2:30 pm

Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)

No registration is required.

Guided paddle
A group of people in a big canoe at sunset.

Dark-Sky Big Canoe Paddle

Days: Thursdays

Time: 9 pm to 11 pm

Location: Jakes Landing

Fees apply and registration required.

Fridays

Mi'kmaw demonstration
Nick holding a flint.

Flint Knapping

Days: Fridays

Time: 11 am to noon

Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)

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Nature discovery
Young visitor using a magnifying glass to look at creatures.

Creature Feature

Days: Fridays

Time: 2 pm to 3 pm

Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)

Drop in!

Guided hike
A visitor and Parks Canada guide looking at Petroglyphs in the rocks.

Experience the Petroglyphs

Days: Fridays

Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)

Registration required.

Saturdays

Guided hike
A visitor and Parks Canada guide looking at Petroglyphs in the rocks.

Experience the Petroglyphs

Days: Saturdays

Time: 10:30 am to noon

Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)

Registration required.

Fish-skinning demonstration
A person holding a fish.

Something’s Fishy!

Days: Saturdays

Time: 2 pm to 3:30 pm

Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)

Drop in!


Registration and cancellations

Registration

Registration opens on May 15, 2026.

Registration is required for some programs due to limited space. Please register at least one hour before the program start time.

Register at the Visitor Centre or call 902-682-2772.

Fees

Many programs are free with admission to Kejimkujik, and some programs require a fee per person.

Cost: See prices

Cancellations

Cancellations are fully refundable if you cancel 24 hours before the program start time, or if the program is cancelled by Parks Canada staff due to severe weather or low registration.

Tips

Please plan to arrive about five minutes before the program’s scheduled start time so we can begin together.

Take a moment to review the age requirements for each program to be sure it’s a good fit.

If you’re bringing a furry friend, please check ahead to confirm pets are welcome. When allowed, pets must be kept on a leash at all times, and we appreciate your help cleaning up after them.

Come prepared by bringing any gear or equipment you may need to fully enjoy the program.

Let our Visitor Centre staff know if you have any special needs or requirements—we’re happy to help.

Be sure to bring along any necessary medical equipment or medications so you’re comfortable throughout the program.

Free programs

Programs requiring advance registration and a fee

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