| Nova Scotia Cottages and Hotels-Keijimkujik | | | | more than 400 campsites stretching from Jeremy's |
| The Kejimkujik National Park was established in 1968, | | | | Bay Campground, Jim Charles Point Campground, and |
| and remains an important location in the lore and | | | | back country campsites. Reservations must be made |
| culture of the Mi'kmaw First Nation. The park is famous | | | | if you're interested in staying at Jim Charles. |
| for bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, biking or hiking | | | | Much of the Park is accessible only by water or by |
| and swimming opportunities. The Park is located two | | | | hiking in. Canoes and Kayaks are available for rent at |
| hours from Halifax,so ask our travel agent or front | | | | Jake's Landing. The water off the beaches are warm |
| desk clerk for directions. The popular journey is well | | | | and more often than not, crowded to overflowing with |
| posted, however, so striking out on your own will | | | | families. A very popular sport is mountain biking and |
| garner you a great and leisurely day trip.. | | | | maps are provided to point out the trails which are for |
| The park features the history of the Mi'kmaw heritage, | | | | hiking or biking only. There are some mixed use trails, |
| explaining the spiritual significances and well as the | | | | so ask for information before venturing out. |
| culture significances of the area. There is an | | | | One thing you should take note of is the wildlife. The |
| interpretive center which begins the story of the First | | | | Park is home to moose and black bear to name two. |
| Nation people and continues on through other sites in | | | | They roam freely so hikers and campers should be |
| the park. | | | | aware of the safe food storage practices on trails in |
| Birdwatching takes on a whole new meaning with the | | | | the back country. In fact it is wise to stay out of the |
| number of species of birds in the Park. Some of the | | | | back country unless you happen to be an experienced |
| birds that can be seen include, loons, woodpeckers, | | | | woodsman, or in the company of an experienced |
| cormorants, owls, hawks, warblers, chimney swifts, | | | | guide. Many day trips are available including guided multi |
| and goshawks. Most of these birds can be seen year | | | | day trips to Channel Lake or the fire tower. Ask your |
| round. | | | | travel guide for assistance in booking this tour. |
| If camping is your thing then be advised that there are | | | | |