Road Trip Halifax to Kejimkujik – Mi'kmaq National Park

Halifax Kejimkujik National Park
165
km
2h
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

Kejimkujik is Canada's only national park also designated a national historic site (Mi'kmaq cultural landscape). 381 km² of Acadian forest, lakes, rivers and millennia-old Mi'kmaq petroglyphs on rocks at Kejimkujik Lake.

A Dark-Sky Preserve — exceptional stargazing. Activities: canoeing on 381 km² of waterways, Mill Falls hike (short), camping. En route, stop at Mahone Bay and Bridgewater. The park's Seaside Adjunct (south coast) has grey seals and deserted beaches.

Points of Interest

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    Pétroglyphes mi'kmaq
    Gravures rupestres millénaires sur les rives du lac.
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    Dark Sky Preserve
    Observation des étoiles, ciel parmi les plus sombres d'AC.
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    Canot sur Kejimkujik
    Voies navigables historiques mi'kmaq, location au parc.
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    Seaside Adjunct
    Section côtière du parc, plages et phoques gris.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Aalders Lang Brook
Stream
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Acadian Brook
Stream
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Acker Lake
Lake
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Adams Lake
Lake
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Albert Bridge Lake
Lake
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Albro Lake
Lake
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Allains River
River
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Allens Brook
Stream

Protected areas along the route

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Captain Arnell Conservation Lands
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Purcells Cove Conservation Lands
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Kejimkujik National Park And National Historic Site Of Canada
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Katewe'katik
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McGowan Lake Conservation Lands
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Timberlea Conservation Lands
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Snowshoe Lakes Nature Reserve
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Shelburne River Wilderness Area
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Duncans Cove Nature Reserve
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Frederick Lake Conservation Lands
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Medway Lakes Wilderness Area
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Porcupine Brook Nature Reserve
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Practical info
  • Departure Halifax
  • Destination Kejimkujik National Park
  • Distance 165 km
  • Duration 2h
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
park Indigenous forest canoe Summer Family star

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