If you love to hike through nature, this is the place to go. There are biking and hiking trails as well as roads to drive through the park. The park is closed during the winter. We took a small 600m hike to the water falls and then took the car to the lake where you can actually swim. There is a small restaurant at the shore and changing rooms to change into swimsuits. A little further down the path along the banks is an encampment of the Mi'kmaq, a native tribe of Nova Scotia. A word of caution, ticks are present and even though I took all the precaution (long sleeves, pant leg tucked into socks, etc.) I still managed to have one latch onto me. You will have to pay an entrance fee at the booth which is around 6 CA$. Close by is the visitor center with information...
Read moreNice park. Great hikes along flowing streams and rivers and placid lakes. Camping and backpacking available. Lots of beaches enjoyed by families present. Canoeing and kayaking available. We found the birch canoe manufacturing interesting. There is also a snack bar by the lake. A very pleasant day. A note about the area if you’re not from “near by” - other than camping there is only one BnB within a short drive. And down the highway from that only one place to find dinner (kitchen closes at 6:45). That makes this pretty remote as destination with towns like Digby, Annapolis Royal, or Liverpool...
Read moreFirst time going here, was always too far away from us even in southern New Brunswick. Finally went and so glad we did. If you like camping, trails, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and even biking, this place you can do it all. The huge lake is incredible to explore. A handful of beaches to swim at in the lake. Canoe and kayak rentals. Gorgeous trails throughout the park and campground. After just one week stay, it became our top national park to stay at. We will be back...
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