Guided experiences
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Reconnect with the land as you learn about local Mi’kmaw culture, explore the gentle waterways, and experience the depths of the Dark-Sky Preserve in the company of our skilled interpreters.
Summer guided experiences are offered in July and August.
Registration opens on May 16, 2025 at the Visitor Centre or call 902-682-2772.
Some programs have limited space and require registration.
Many programs are free with admission and some programs require a fee per person. See prices
On this page
- Schedule: July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025
- Program descriptions
- Registration and cancellations
- Helpful hints
Schedule: July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025
| Day | Time | Program | Location | Registration and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday to Sunday This program begins on June 26 |
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Birch Bark Canoe Building with Todd Labrador | Birch Bark Canoe Shop, Merrymakedge Beach | Drop-in experience. No registration required. |
Program descriptions
Big Canoe, Big Sky (Dark-sky guided paddle)
Paddle amongst the stars on Kejimkujik Lake. In the big canoe, with skilled and experienced guides, you will journey between worlds at the heart of this special place. Under the night sky, reflected in the lake, you will hear the stories that tie the two together.
A 2.5 to 3-hour program.
Where: Meet at the Parks Canada Boathouse at Jake’s Landing. Please come a bit early to get suited up!
Registration: Registration required. Limit of 18 people.
Cost: See prices
Ages: Visitors 16 and under need adult accompaniment. Not recommended for children under 12.
Pets: No pets, please.
Equipment: PFDs and paddles provided.
Big Lake, Big Canoe (Guided paddle)
Paddle a giant 38-foot Mi’kmaw-style canoe out into Kejimkujik Lake. With skilled and talented guides at the helm, you’ll safely paddle in amongst the islands that dot Kejimkujik Lake.
This unique experience merges an active paddling adventure with intriguing morsels of cultural and natural history.
A 2.5 to 3-hour program.
Where: Meet at the Parks Canada Boathouse at Jake’s Landing. Please come a bit early to get suited up!
Registration: Registration required. Limit of 18 people.
Cost: See prices
Ages: Visitors 16 and under need adult accompaniment. Not recommended for children under 12.
Pets: No pets, please.
Equipment: PFDs and paddles provided.
Birch Bark Canoe Building with Todd Labrador
Witness the ancient craft of birch bark canoe-building in person with Todd Labrador and family at work right before your eyes. Public demonstrations offer a ‘drop-in’ Mi’kmaw cultural experience.
Where: Birch Bark Canoe Shop at the south end of Merrymakedge Beach. Follow the signs.
Registration: Drop-in experience. No registration required.
Cost: Free with admission
Ages: All ages.
Pets: Pets are allowed if they are quiet, leashed, and controlled.
Creature Feature
Visit the interpreters at the beach and discover some of the amazing creatures that live at Kejimkujik, such as birds, reptiles, mammals, insects, and fish. Different flora and fauna will be featured throughout the summer!
Registration: No registration required. Drop in!
Cost: Free with admission.
Where: Merrymakedge Beach Area (P4). If raining, meet at the canteen overhang area.
Ages: All ages.
Pets: Pets are allowed if they are quiet, leashed, and controlled.
Experience the Petroglyphs
Join a Parks Canada interpreter and learn about Mi’kmaw culture by experiencing the wonder of the petroglyphs on the shores of Kejimkujik Lake.
These fascinating stone-carved depictions make up one of North America’s largest collections and have been vital clues for reconstructing regional history.
The petroglyphs are in a restricted area and the tours are the only way visitors can access them.
The petroglyphs are located on the shoreline and may be hidden when water levels are high.
A 90-minute program.
Cancellations: This program is cancelled if it is raining.
Where: Merrymakedge P1 parking lot. Meet at the Mi’kmaw Monument at the far end.
Registration: Registration required. Maximum 20 people. No exceptions.
Cost: Free with admission.
Ages: Visitors 16 and under require adult accompaniment. Not recommended for children under 12.
Pets: No pets please.
Kejimkujik Campfire Experience
Stories and connections are an essential part of the Kejimkujik camping experience. Cozy up next to some flickering flames and be immersed in stories, songs, games, trivia, activities, and theatre, led by Parks Canada interpreters (and visitors)! A timeless tradition is captured here around a campfire in the heart of Kejimkujik.
A 1-hour program.
Where: Campfire Circle in Jeremy’s Bay Campground, parking lot P2.
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: Free with admission.
Ages: All ages.
Pets: Pets are allowed if they are quiet, leashed, and controlled.
Weather: Cancelled if raining.
Petroglyphs Paddle
Paddle together in a big canoe with your guides out onto Kejimkujik Lake into a restricted petroglyph site. Here you can see, touch and feel the petroglyph carvings and feel the presence of the Mi’kmaq, since time immemorial, on this cultural landscape.
The petroglyphs are in a restricted area and the tours are the only way visitors can access them.
The petroglyphs are located on the shoreline and may be hidden when water levels are high.
Where: Meet at the Parks Canada Boathouse at Jake’s Landing. Please come a bit early to get suited up.
Registration: Registration required. Minimum 8 people, maximum 18 people.
Cost: See prices
Ages: Visitors 16 and under need adult accompaniment. Not recommended for children under 12.
Pets: No pets please.
Equipment: PFDs and paddles provided.
Plant a Tree, Save a Forest
Join Parks Canada interpreters and ecologists and put down roots by planting your own tree(s). Your helping hands will increase the biodiversity of the Jeremy’s Bay Campground forest and improve its resiliency against climate change events and invasive species infestations.
A two-hour program.
Where: Jeremy’s Bay Campground.
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: Free with admission.
Ages: All ages.
Pets: No pets.
What to bring: A water bottle.
Stories of the Stars (Dark-sky program)
For years, humans have been inexplicably drawn to the mystery and beauty of the stars. Our ancestors embedded the fabric of their beliefs and culture into the sky by projecting their heroes and symbols onto stars and made the very first constellations. Join our dark-sky guides to hear some of the intricate stories behind these stars and constellations.
A 60-minute program.
Where: Sky Circle in Jeremy’s Bay Campground, parking lot P1.
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: Free with admission.
Ages: All ages.
Pets: Pets are allowed if they are quiet, leashed, and controlled.
What to bring:
- Red lights only.
- A blanket or camp chair as this program takes place in the field.
Wejisqalia’ti’k (Mi’kmaw encampment)
Wejisqalia’ti’k means: “We grew up from the earth”. For the Mi’kmaq, this word incorporates thousands of years living and respecting their homeland, Mi’kma’ki.
Cultivate your connection with the teachings that nature offers while a cultural interpreter shares their unique skills and knowledge of this land.
A 1-hour program.
Where: Merrymakedge parking lot P2 – Encampment site.
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: Free with admission.
Ages: All ages.
Pets: Pets are allowed if they are quiet, leashed, and controlled.
Refreshments: Cold tea will be served.
Registration and cancellations
Registration
Register at the Visitor Centre or call 902-682-2772.
Cost: See prices
Cancellations
Cancellations are fully refundable if you cancel 24 hours before the program start time, or if the program is cancelled by Parks Canada staff due to severe weather or low registration.
Tips
Arrive to programs five minutes prior to the start time listed.
Be sure you understand the age requirements for each program offer.
Check to make sure your furry friend is welcome during the program. If pets are allowed on the program please be sure to keep them on a leash at all times and clean up after them.
Come prepared with the appropriate gear and equipment for the program.
Make the Visitor Centre staff aware of any special needs and requirements.
Bring any needed medical equipment or medications to programs.
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