Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada

Winter Activities

© Parks Canada

Often there is snow in this part of Nova Scotia when there is none near the coast.  Skiing and snowshoeing are a great way to explore Keji’s winter wonderland. Go coasting at Jim Charles Point and then warm up in the nearby shelter. When there is little snow, there are more opportunities for hiking or having a cosy picnic in one of the shelters at Merrymakedge. 
 
Kejimkujik offers groomed ski trails every weekend from January through March, when nature provides the snow. See trail map and distances below. Call the Visitor Centre (902-682-2772) to check on current ski trail conditions, or see the Trail Condition Report.

Those who are hiking, on snowshoes or bringing a dog, can use the unconditioned side of the ski trail, keeping the ski track area groomed for skiers. Be considerate of others and clean up after your dog, depositing the waste in the garbage.

The Visitor Centre is open weekends beginning in January, so stop in for maps and winter information. Enjoy a cup of hot apple cider by the fire while you’re there!

GROOMED TRAILS

Printable version of trail map (PDF, 574 KB)

Trail Condition Report  

WARM-UP SHELTERS

Four day-use warm-up shelters are equipped with woodstoves, firewood and picnic table with pit privies nearby. They are located at Mill Falls, Merrymakedge playground (P1), Merrymakedge Beach, and Jim Charles Point Group Campground.

Picnic Shelter

A temporary picnic shelter (no wood stove) is provided at the Gold Mines trail head, 3.5 km from the Peskowesk ski trail head.

CAMPING

Jeremys Bay

The road to the first 60 campsites (58 sites with electricity), in Jeremys Bay drive-in campground is kept open for winter camping opportunities. A pit privy is located by site 11.

Peskowesk Yurts

Cozy yurt interior
© Parks Canada/J. Sheppard

New this year on the groomed Peskowesk ski trail, Parks Canada is offering a more comfortable winter backcountry camping experience – yurts.  One yurt is located at Eel Weir (8 kms one way) and one is located at Peskowesk Brook (15 kms one way).

Heavy canvas yurt exterior
© Parks Canada/J. Sheppard

The yurts are aluminum or wood-frame structures covered with heavy cotton canvas and a wooden floor and feature a wood stove, firewood, table, chairs and bunks for four people. Campers are required to bring their own sleeping mat and bag, cooking utensils, and food. Pit privies are adjacent to each yurt.

Backcountry

Nine backcountry campsites are also available for winter tenting in the backcountry. Mason’s cabin is available this year, although it is not easy to access due to distance (27 kms one way) and terrain (partially groomed trail).  Reservations are recommended for backcountry camping.

Camping fees

Jeremys Bay
Campsites with electricity - $22.00/night
Campsites without electricity - $18.10/night
Backcountry Camping
Campsites - $24.50/night
Yurts - $55.00/night
Remote cabin - $24.50/night
Reservation fee - $4.90

Campers must register for winter camping at the Visitor centre, open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Call the Visitor Centre for more information and backcountry reservations (902-682-2772).

For more information on winter activities and rental equipment availability in Nova Scotia, please visit the website for Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia or Hike Nova Scotia. 
  

  

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