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-historic-site-of-canada
E-Mail 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
Categories - General Canoeing ; Historic Places ; Kayaking ; Lakes and Ponds ; Maps ; National Parks ; Picnic Grounds

Special Information

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