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Kouchibouguac National Park

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Kouchibouguac National Park of Canada

May We Suggest . . .

May We Suggest...
Swimming
Bicycling
Canoeing
Picnicking

Here are our suggestions for things you should not miss if you really want to discover Kouchibouguac National Park and to fully enjoy your stay.

Half hour:

At the Visitor Centre:

Visit the "Rooms without walls" exhibit.
Browse through the AMICA gift shop.
Have a picnic at the tables outside the Visitor Centre.
From the Visitor Centre, drive five minutes and then walk the Pines Trail (0.8 km).

One hour:

Go to Kellys Beach (10-minute drive) and discover the dunes.
Walk along the Salt Marsh trail (15 to 20 minutes).
Discover one of the following nature trails: Beaver, Migmag Cedar or Tweedie.
Participate in one of the 1/2-hour interpretation programs.

Crystal clear water, coastal breezes and the warmest salt water north of Virginia. For a relaxing vacation what else could one ask for?
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Two hours:

Walk the Bog trail (1.8 km).
Visit Kellys Beach and walk at the edge of the ocean surf.
Rent a bicycle at Ryans Recreational Equipment Rental Centre and have a picnic at La Source.
From La Source, walk to the Sandstone Gardens to view the hanging Red Pine tree, one of the most famous trees in New Brunswick.
Rent a canoe at Ryans Recreational Equipment Rental Centre and discover the lagoon and Kouchibouguac River.
Participate in a one-hour interpretation program (guided outing, evening program at the outdoor theatre, or campfire program).

A half-day to a day:

Walk to Kellys Beach. Once at the end of the boardwalk, turn right and walk the six kilometres to the end of the dune keeping well away from the vegetation. During the nesting period for the piping plover sections of this shoreline walk may be closed to the public to protect this small-endangered shorebird. Along the way take the time to look and listen to what's happening around you. Plan to be gone for at least 4.5 hours and more if you stop along the way. The shoreline is sinuous and walking in the sand will make walking strenuous. Make sure you bring along some protective sunscreen and drinking water. Kellys Beach has no natural shade nor drinking water. Remember that it is strictly prohibited to walk on the vegetated part of the dune. The possibilities are unlimited.