Safety and guidelines
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Your safety is important to us. It is up to you to plan ahead and prepare, as you are in charge of the most important aspects of your safety.
For important information about staying safe while enjoying Kejimkujik, see the topics below:
Important bulletins
Important announcements, fire bans, rules, notifications, and active superintendent orders.
Visitor guidelines
Protected areas are unique places and require unique rules to protect them.
AdventureSmart
AdventureSmart encourages people to "Get Informed & Go Outdoors."
Safety on land
Camping, hiking, biking.
Water safety
Swimming, tubing, paddling.
Wildlife safety
Bears, coyotes.
Cold-related emergencies
Hypothermia, ice safety, and what to bring.
Safety at Kejimkujik National Park Seaside
Safety at Kejimkujik National Park Seaside
Emergencies
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED, used for cardiac emergencies) is available day or night at the Kejimkujik Visitor Centre, 3005 Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge NS B0T 1B0.
Emergency Numbers
Police, Fire, Ambulance (emergency only): 911
Wildlife incidents/Wildfires: 1-800-565-2224
Annapolis Community Health Centre, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia: 902-532-2381
Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, Nova Scotia: 902-354-3436
South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia: 902-543-3603
Cellular phones
A cellular phone can be valuable for emergency use in Kejimkujik; however, you should never rely on using one. Cellular service in Keji will vary depending on your phone, your service provider, and your location.
Pay phones
Pay phones are available at the Visitor Centre.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility
At Parks Canada, we do our part to make sure you can have a safe visit by assessing the risks, managing hazards, and making sure that safety information is freely available to everyone.
You can do your part as visitors by making sure you seek out the information you need to stay safe and make well informed decisions while enjoying these special places.
Visit our websites and stop at a visitor center to speak with our employees for the most up to date information.
Make sure you are fully prepared for whatever activities you choose to participate in so you can have a safe, enjoyable and memorable visit.
AdventureSmart
AdventureSmart encourages people to "Get Informed & Go Outdoors."
For general information on how to stay safe and a list of the 10 essential items you should bring when enjoying the outdoors visit www.adventuresmart.ca.
Heading outdoors? Create a trip plan and send it to your family and friends with the AdventureSmart Trip Plan app.
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