Kejimkujik National Park and Seaside Adjunct - Western Nova Scotia

Kejimkujik National Park was established in 1967 and covers 381 sq kms in the western interior of Nova Scotia. The park is an inland wilderness with forest streams, lakes and islands. The wildlife and flora are abundant due to the high rainfall in the area, often flooding the streams and lakes in the spring.

Glaciers once occupied this area. As they retreated they left behind huge granite boulders, shallow soil, and craters where the lakes have formed today.

The park makes a wonderful home to beaver (the Canadian National Animal).They build their lodges on the side of the deep waterways. Muskrats live in holes in the riverbank and Otters and Mink are close by, but rarely seen. Other animals regularly seen in the park are Moose, white-tailed deer, hare, black bear, bobcat, fox and porcupine.

There are two species of flying squirrels and dozens of mouse, mole and shrew species that are seldom seen. The coyote is a recent arrival, first being seen in the park in 1994. There are increasing numbers of Raccoons that have become a menace to the campgrounds. Turtles nest on the nearby beaches.

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