Canoe Annapolis County
Route 6 - Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada
Record #:
MCA0372
Last Modified:
11 Apr 2019
Last Full Update:
08 Feb 2018
Location
| Located In | Maitland Bridge |
| Where To Find Us | Access: Jakes Landing (Kejimkujik Lake and Peskewesk Lakes System) 1507 Kejimkujik Main Pkwy Maitland Bridge |
| Other Site Locations | Access: Eel Weir Bridge (Kejimkujik Lake and Peskewesk Lake System) Eel Weir Rd, (Off Kejimkujik Main Pkwy) Maitland Bridge  Access: Portage Q to Big Dam/Frozen Ocean Off road to campground, (Off Kejimkujik Main Pkwy) Maitland Bridge |
| Areas Served | Annapolis County |
Contact
| Website | annapoliscounty.ca/community-recreation/waterways-water-access/canoe-annapolis-county/499-canoe-annapolis-county-route-6-kejimkujik-national-park-and-national- |
| dryan@annapoliscounty.ca | |
| Phone | 902-665-5010 |
| Contact | Debra Ryan, Recreation Manager |
Description & Services
| Information | Kejimkujik (pronounced kej-im-koo-jik) National Park encompasses 381 square kilometres of forests and interconnecting lakes, offering the visitor a variety of paddling experiences in natural, undeveloped surroundings. Many of the canoe routes follow those of the original Mi'kmaq, whose historical influence in this area extends back over 5000 years. A paddling or hiking trip into Kejimkujik's backcountry is a chance to experience the tranquil, wild landscape that makes this national park so special. The park offers day trip opportunities and longer routes that will take you well into the backcountry. Routes are serviced with well-maintained portages and "primitive" camping sites. Campgrounds, group campgrounds and canoe rentals are also available. Other activities in the park include hiking, supervised swimming, picnicking, guided interpretive programs and self-guided trails. Kejimkujik is home to a wide variety of wildlife such as white-tailed deer, porcupine, beaver and the endangered Blanding's turtle. Click HERE for launch location(s), map and route details. |
| Trail or Water Route Map |
Special Information
| Tags | Active Transportation ; Annapolis Valley Connect ; Canoe/Kayak ; Cape Breton Connect ; Fundy Connect ; HALIFAX ; Highland Connect ; Maps ; NS Trail Guide ; Outdoor Recreation ; Recreation Categories ; South Shore Connect |
| Categories - General | Canoeing ; Historic Places ; Kayaking ; Lakes and Ponds ; Maps ; National Parks ; Picnic Grounds |
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