Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site is the only park with dual status. The historic site designation was granted to recognize the importance and heritage of this land for the Mi'kmaq people. The Mi'kmaq (pronounced Meeg-maw) have traversed these waterways for millennia.
The rivers connect the Bay of Fundy to the Atlantic and this park and it's surrounding area is considered the heart of Mi'kmaqi. We absolutely loved Kejimkujik (called Keji for short) and wished we had longer to stay.
Daily entrance fees to Keji are required. You can see updated fees here.
Where to stay in Keji
🚐 Camp at Jeremy's Bay campground in the park (more details in guide under "Jeremy Bay Campground").
🏡 They have Yurts (oTentik), the coolest pods high in the trees, and cabins to choose to stay in if you don't have an RV. Learn about roofed accommodations here.
Things to do in Keji
Stay as long as you can here. We booked 3 nights and wished we had longer. It's so incredibly peaceful and relaxing! However, if you only have 1 full-day to spend here, make sure you get out on the lake and go for a paddle. You can rent kayaks, paddle boards, or canoes at Jakes Landing if you don't have your own device (more details are in the guide).
Another cool activity is seeing indigenous Todd Labrador local demonstrating how to make traditional Mi'kmaq canoes with birch wood, sap, bear fat, and other indigenous techniques. He spends months building this canoe that they release into the water at the end of the season, and he shows the process daily at the The Kejimkujik Birch Bark Canoe Shop. You can visit Thursday to Sunday, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm between late June to the last day of August.
We did several hikes nearby, our favorite of which was the Hemlock and Hardwoods Trail (separate information about this in guide under "Hemlock trail").
There are so many cool activities offered here, from paddling or hiking to see petroglyphs, native canoe-making demonstrations, and night paddling on a 15-person canoe. Check the visitor's center for their activity schedule and make sure to participate in as many activities as possible.
