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Joseph Hollick
Kejimkujik National Park
Edit ThisKejimkujik National Park is an excellent recreation site for canoeists wishing to explore a variety of lakes and rivers. The park protects a great diversity of biological species: 40 mammal, 12 fish, 205 birds, 8 reptiles, 5 snakes, 13 amphibians and 544 vascular plants. Wildlife commonly seen in the park includes white-tailed deer, beaver, porcupine and black bear. For more information, visit Kejimkujik National Park.
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Tobeatic Wilderness and Southern Nova Scotia Biosphere Preserve
Edit ThisFew people know about the Southern Nova Scotia World Biosphere Preserve, which was created shortly after the province created the Tobeatic Wilderness Preserve in late 1998. This is the largest protected wilderness area in all of Atlantic Canada. There are large sections of primary Acadian forest, hundreds of pristine lakes, eskers, upland bogs, and several major riuver systems including the Roseway and Tusket. One good point of access is in East Kemptville, Yarmouth County or along the stretch of HWY 203 between East Kemptville and Upper Ohio, Shelburne County. Lodging options more..
Graves Island Provincial Park
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to the mainland by a short causeway, the island is typical of many of
the small islands found along Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast. This quiet
ocean side campground has long been a popular vacation spot for Nova
Scotians and visitors alike.
The campground is an excellent base for outdoor adventures including
ocean kayaking and biking along the South Shore as well as day tripping
to the area's many attractions.
The
park is open from mid-May until early more..
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| tel: | (902) 275-4425 |
| url: | parks.gov.ns.ca |
| address: | Route 3, Chester, NS |
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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photo by: Joseph Hollick
Cape Breton Highlands National Park is a forested area extending from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Atlantic Ocean. The park is home to the Cabot Trail - a scenic drive stretching for 106 kilometers from Cheticamp to Ingonish. For more information on the park, including a virtual tour of park features, visit Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
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