Discover a national park on New Brunswick’s Acadian Coast where lush mixed-wood forests lead to colourful salt marshes and warm ocean beaches. Offshore, golden sand dunes foster calm seas. At night, this Dark Sky Preserve is a celestial masterpiece; in winter, it is a snowbound fun-zone. And each of these natural wonders intertwines with fascinating Mi’kmaq and Acadian cultures. Welcome to Kouchibouguac National Park—an awe-inspiring all-season destination.

Featured things to do

Mi'kmaq traditions come alive in an immersive, enlightening Wigwam gathering

Ride a bicycle along gentle trails and discover a diverse maritime environment

Paddle a Voyageur Canoe through calm waters to a bustling colony of grey seals

Getting here

186, Route 117
Kouchibouguac, NB E4X 2P1

Hours of operation

Open year-round
Park Administration: Monday to Friday, from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm

Complete schedule

Fees

Free admission in 2017.
Other fees still apply.

Detailed fees list

Contact us

Telephone: 506-876-2443
Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888
Email: kouch.info@pc.gc.ca

A fishing boat wharf in Kouchibouguac National Park

Request for proposals — Coastal adventure boat tour

Parks Canada is inviting proposals for the operation of a seasonal boat tour departing from the Loggiecroft Wharf within Kouchibouguac National Park, New Brunswick, Canada.

Sites nearby

  • A group of people on a voyageur canoe
    Boishébert and Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Sites

    Uncover the trials and triumphs of centuries past. Connect with history on a Voyageur Canoe adventure. Interact with lively historical recreationists. Stroll through old-growth pines and discover the captivating stories of Boishébert and Beaubears National Historic Sites.

  • Fort Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland National Historic Site

    Discover a time when Britain and France were caught in a tug-of-war for dominance in Acadie, and be moved by the stories of soldiers and settlers who lived and died around the historic star-shaped fort.

  • Monument Lefebvre National Historic Site

    The Monument-Lefebvre is a 19th century heritage building where visitors experience the triumphs of the Acadians through artefacts, film, performances, and the permanent exhibit, “Reflections of a Journey – The Odyssey of the Acadian People.”

  • Fundy National Park

    The world’s highest tides await visitors at Fundy National Park. Kayak on the Bay of Fundy, explore the seafloor when the tide recedes, hike or bike through native Acadian forests and more at one of Canada’s best-known national parks.

  • Beaubassin and Fort Lawrence National Historic Sites

    The world’s highest tides await visitors at Fundy National Park. Kayak on the Bay of Fundy, explore the seafloor when the tide recedes, hike or bike through native Acadian forests and more at one of Canada’s best-known national parks.