
Facilities and services
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Enjoy a variety of facilities and services during your visit to Kejimkujik and Kejimkujik Seaside, including new accessible and inclusive washroom and shower facilities located in Jeremy’s Bay Campground. Availability changes by season.
Indicates facilities that are available year-round.
Maps
Day-use areas, Kejimkujik Seaside, backcountry and lake navigation buoys.
Important bulletins
Important announcements, fire bans, rules, notifications, and active superintendent orders.
Safety and guidelines
Important bulletins, visitor guidelines, regulations, weather, wildlife, essential items, Seaside.
Backcountry closure and continued full fire ban
Parks Canada is closing the backcountry at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site effective Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at noon. Backcountry reservations up to and including Monday June 5 will automatically be cancelled and fully refunded. No action is required by reservation holders.
A full fire ban continues for Jeremy’s Bay Campground and all front-country areas of the park. No open fires are permitted, including charcoal BBQs. The fire ban will be in effect until further notice.
No bridge at Jakes Landing
Please note: The Jakes Landing floating bridge will not be in place for the 2023 season.
There is no trail connection between Jeremy’s Bay Campground and Jakes Landing to Merrymakedge and beyond.
Parks Canada is working to improve accessibility to facilities and services for all visitors. While we make changes in Kejimkujik, our web pages will help visitors know what to expect.
Kejimkujik (inland)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Kejimkujik Visitor Centre |
The public can now access an Automated External Defibrillator (AED, used for cardiac emergencies) day or night at the Kejimkujik Visitor Centre, thanks to The Jordan Boyd Foundation and Emergency Health Services - EHS. The civic address is 3005 Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge NS B0T 1B0. ![]() |
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Visitor Centre
Dates of operation |
May 19 to October 31 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Sunday to Saturday) |
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Phone |
902-682-2772 |
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) |
The public can now access an Automated External Defibrillator (AED, used for cardiac emergencies) day or night at the Kejimkujik Visitor Centre, thanks to The Jordan Boyd Foundation and Emergency Health Services - EHS. ![]() |
Things to do |
Begin your visit at the Visitor Centre! Talk with staff about what to see and do. Find a special keepsake at the By the Mersey Gift Shop, operated by the Friends of Keji. Explore Mill Falls Trail that begins right outside the doors and leads to the Ukme'k Trail. More information. |
Accessibility |
What to expect:
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Parking
Locations |
Parking is available at the following locations:
Jeremy's Bay Campground: Parking is available for two cars at each campsite. |
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Fall, winter, spring |
When there is snow the main road will be plowed. The Big Dam Road (to the north) and the Eel Weir Road (to the south) are gated, which affects distance to access the trails. These gates will be locked until the spring. |
Accessibility |
Accessible parking is available at:
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Pit privies (outhouses)
Dates of operation |
Open year-round. |
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Locations |
Pit privies are available at the following locations:
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Fall, winter, and spring |
Not all pit privies are serviced during the winter months, so please bring your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer. |
Accessible pit privies (outhouses) |
Accessible pit privies located at:
What to expect:
Merrymakedge pit privy:
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Washrooms with flush toilets and showers
Dates of operation | May 19 to October 31 |
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Flush toilets |
Flush toilets are available at the following locations:
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Jeremy’s Bay campground facilities |
Each of the ten new facilities at Jeremy’s Bay campground has: Washrooms (gender inclusive):
Showers (gender inclusive):
Common area with:
Accessibility features of the building include:
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Accessible family washrooms |
Each accessible washroom at Jeremy’s Bay campground has:
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Accessible family washroom at Jim Charles Point |
An adult change table is available at Jim Charles Point only. ![]() |
Accessible showers |
Each accessible shower at Jeremy’s Bay campground has:
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Standard washrooms |
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Standard showers |
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Mill Falls and Merrymakedge |
What to expect:
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Equipment rentals: Whynot Adventure, The Keji Outfitters
Dates of operation |
Online reservations 24 hours in advance are recommended. |
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Location |
Located at Jake's Landing. |
Contact |
Whynot Adventure, The Keji Outfitters Call: 902-682-2282 |
Rental information |
Whynot Adventure requires all rentals and reservations to be accompanied with either a Visa or MasterCard as security. A waiver and release of liability document must be signed by each participant (19 years old) before receiving rental equipment. Underage renters must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian (this can be done in advance of arrival, online). |
Equipment rentals |
Canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and bicycles. Camping equipment and gear, including tents, sleeping bags, stoves, mess kits, waterproof bags, barrel packs, and backpacks. |
Guided tours |
Daily 2-hour and 4-hour guided tours (by advance reservation). |
Packages |
Complete outfitting packages which include all canoeing and camping equipment and camping permits. |
Shuttle service |
Equipment shuttles are available but must be booked in advance online. Prices vary depending on the point of departure and arrival. |
Accessibility |
What to expect:
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Gift shop, canteen, and Tuck Shoppe
By the Mersey gift shop |
Hours of operation:
Located at the Visitor Centre. Find books about Kejimkujik, field guides, souvenirs and keepsakes, children’s books, clothes, warm jackets, and something fun to do on a rainy day. Operated by the Friends of Keji Cooperating Association. All profits support programs and amenities at Kejimkujik. Accessibility: The gift shop is located in the Visitor Centre. There is a small ramp to the entrance. |
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The Merrymakedge Eatery |
The canteen is closed. |
The Tuck Shoppe |
Hours of operation: June 30 to September 3, 2023: 1 pm to 8 pm Located in Jeremy's Bay campground. Enjoy ice cream, drinks, and slushies. Operated by the Friends of Keji Co-operating Association. All profits support programs and amenities at Kejimkujik. Accessibility: There is a small wooden deck beside the Tuck Shoppe order window. The wooden deck is 7" high and 48.5" wide. ![]() |
Internet access
Wireless (Wi-Fi) internet access |
Available in the campground by the Tuck Shoppe, Visitor Centre, and Merrymakedge Eatery. Please note that bandwidth is limited given Kejimkujik's remote location. |
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Electric vehicle charging stations
Dates of operation |
Open 24 hours/day year-round |
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Location |
Located at the Visitor Centre parking lot. There are two stations:
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Accessibility |
What to expect: The plugs are located in an area of mulch, about 5 feet from the edge of the pavement. The access is level. The area can become very wet and muddy. The height of the plug is 100 cm. ![]() |
Trails
Enjoy trails of varying length and difficulty by walking, hiking, biking, skiing, or snowshoeing. Trail descriptions
Dates of operation |
Open year-round, weather permitting. |
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Winter |
Beginning January 8, 2022: When snow conditions and COVID-19 restrictions allow, volunteers will groom the Big Dam Road for cross country skiing. Check the Friends of Keji Facebook page for grooming updates. |
Accessibility |
What to expect: Kejimkujik’s front-country trails are designed to be relatively flat and are mostly less than < 8% grade, except in large elevation gain areas (e.g., Beech Grove). They offer a 4-feet wide, mixed-terrain surface (mostly Class A gravel and boardwalk). Trail surfaces vary; exposed rocks and tree roots should be expected, with some sections of the Ukme’k trail composed of cobble and coarse gravel. |
Beaches
Dates of operation |
May 20 to October 31 |
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Kejimkujik Lake |
All beaches at Kejimkujik are unsupervised. Enjoy beautiful sandy beaches in the campground and at Merrymakedge beach on the shores of Kejimkujik Lake. Meadow Beach, Slapfoot Beach and Kedge Beach offer excellent swimming. They are close to the campsites, connected by the Slapfoot Trail, and have beautiful views of Kejimkujik Lake. Pets are welcome at the pet-friendly area at Merrymakedge Beach. Pets are not allowed on all other public beaches. |
Accessibility |
What to expect: Wheelchair access to the edge of the sand. No mobi-mat for the sandy area of the beach. |
Accessibility at Merrymakedge Beach |
What to expect:
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Picnic tables and shelters
Dates of operation |
Year-round: Mill Falls and Merrymakedge (P1) picnic shelters are available for day use year-round. November 1 to May 19: Kedge Beach picnic shelter is closed. Fall and winter: There is no electricity in the shelters. |
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Great picnic spots |
Quiet dining retreats along the Mersey River at places like Mill Falls, Mersey River trailhead, or Jake's Landing. Pleasant shady spots right next to the river off of the main park road. If you are out for a paddle there are picnic sites with tables and privies at Luxie Cove and Nancy Cove on Kejimkujik Lake. These picnic sites do not have fireplaces so you will have to bring a portable stove if you wish to cook food. |
The Parks Canada Perfect Picnic |
Available from July to October 31. Pick up a perfect picnic lunch on your way to Kejimkujik and Kejimkujik Seaside! |
Accessibility |
What to expect:
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Picnic shelter photos |
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Firewood
Fire bans and temporary closures
Check the important bulletins to see if there is a fire ban or temporary closure in place.
Be prepared for a fire ban at any time. Please plan ahead and bring a camp stove.
Charcoal is permitted but it is considered an open fire which may be banned in dry conditions. Gas camp stoves are always permitted.
Dates of operation |
May 20 to October 31: Firewood is available for purchase at the Visitor Centre and campground kiosk. Wood supply may vary through the year and visitors should be prepared to cook on a camp stove. Fall and winter: Firewood for the wood stove is available at the Mills Falls shelter by donation to the Friends of Keji. Note that kindling, matches, paper, and an axe are not provided. Please bring what you need to start a fire. |
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Firewood Policy |
To prevent the spread of invasive pests, bringing in firewood or kindling from outside of Kejimkujik is prohibited, except kiln dried wood in a sealed plastic bag. Firewood purchased in Kejimkujik is kiln dried and bug free. More information. |
Firewood permit |
Visitors require a Firewood Permit from the Campground Kiosk. |
Regular campsites |
A fireplace is provided for evening fires at each campsite. Open fires may be built in these fireplaces only. Please build small fires to conserve firewood. |
Roofed accommodations |
No open flames or cooking is permitted inside the roofed accommodations. Fires are allowed outside the roofed accommodations, using the fire pit provided. Please build small fires to conserve firewood. |
Campsites and roofed accommodations
Dates of operation |
May 19 to October 31 |
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Camping and accommodations |
Camping is one of the best ways to experience Kejimkujik. Kejimkujik offers a variety of camping experiences:
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Accessible campsites |
Six campsites in Meadow Loop are accessible: four with electricity and two without electricity. What to expect:
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Accessible oTENTik at Jim Charles Point (#401 and #402) |
Two wheel-chair accessible oTENTik at Jim Charles Point include:
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Accesible oTENTik at Jim Charles Loop (#335) |
One wheel-chair accessible oTENTik at Jim Charles Loop includes:
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Water
Campground |
Washrooms have water taps and tap water is tested regularly to ensure it is safe for drinking. |
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Backcountry |
Never assume that any water source in the backcountry is safe to drink. Always bring drinking water or water purification (tablets, pump filter) into the backcountry with you. |
Kejimkujik Seaside
Parking area and trailhead
Dates of operation | Open year-round. |
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Things to do |
Adjacent to the parking area, at the trailhead, you will find
Due to its small size and sensitive habitats, the Seaside is a day-use park so camping and open fires are not permitted. See the Kejimkujik Seaside page for more information. |
Beaches
Dates of operation |
Open year-round. |
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What's closed |
One of the Kejimkujik Seaside’s residents is the endangered piping plover. During the April to August nesting period, part of St. Catherine’s River Beach is closed to public access. |
Things to do |
White sand beaches stretch along the Atlantic coastline at Kejimkujik Seaside. This beautiful beach makes for a great walk, reached by hiking a 2.2 km trail. No swimming. Swimming is not recommended due to dangerous currents, strong undertows, and cold water temperatures. Due to its small size and sensitive habitats, the Seaside is a day-use park so camping and open fires are not permitted. |
Picnic tables and shelter
Dates of operation |
Open year-round. |
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Great picnic spots |
At Kejimkujik Seaside, there are sheltered picnic tables near the trailhead. You may also stop to eat along the trail or on the beach; just remember to pack out everything you bring in with you. No open fires are permitted at the Seaside, so if you wish to cook a meal you will need to bring a portable stove. Learn more about Leave No Trace principles. |
The Parks Canada Perfect Picnic: |
Available from July to October 31. Pick up a perfect picnic lunch on your way to Kejimkujik and Kejimkujik Seaside! |
Campgrounds
No camping: |
Due to its small size and sensitive habitats, the Seaside is a day-use park so camping and open fires are not permitted. There is no camping at Kejimkujik National Park Seaside. |
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Nearby: |
There is camping at nearby Thomas Raddall Provincial Park. Tourism Nova Scotia offers information about other places to stay. Call 902-742-0511 or 1-800-565-0000 (toll free in North America). |
St. Catherine’s River Beach and Little Port Joli Beach are closed for piping plover nesting from April 26 to August, 2023. More details.
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