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Visitor Guide 2021 Welcome! Eptjilitaag! VISITOR GUIDE 2021 WELCOME! EPTJILITAAG! Welcome home to Kouchibouguac National Park! Eptjiasi Kouchibouguac National Park! What does Kouchibouguac mean to you? Is it a Tal tetemen gil taloag Kouchibouguac otjit Mi’gmaq word meaning “the river of long tides” or giil? Migemaoei na glosoagen teloag “sipo “the river that flows and grows into the forest”? Is tan pitjipogoeg” gesnet “sipo tan pisgoitg it your favourite beach or campground? Is it your nepogtog”? Maoigsatemen giil oot sitem favourite spot for trout fishing? Is it a place that tet gesnet tan gotjemog etl maooltimg ag brings back fond memories of a time before this gentgonimg? Gesatemen etg goitamen tet? park was a park? Most importantly, Kouchibouguac Pogoitetemen ola magemigeo geseg menag National Park is here for you and for all Canadians. Parkinogeg? Tan gepemeg na Kouchibouguac It is here to preserve one of the most beautiful National Park ne eteg otjit giil ag emset landscapes in our great country. Canadianag. Eteg na otjit maliaptemeneo tan maoi oelamog magemigeo tan eteg gemetinag. This 238 km2 park protects and presents a spectacular and dynamic coastal zone composed Ola 238 km2 park na maliapteg ag neatog of sandy barrier islands, estuaries, tidal rivers, salt tan memon oelamogel sitemel tjatjigtog tan marshes, bogs, forests, and freshwater lakes and negetategel menigol, nemetjitgenn, sipol, streams. Our teams work tirelessly to protect the salaoegel emgogtel, nipogtel, gospemel ag health of these ecosystems and the species that tjipotjitjel. Logeoinoog na atigenitatjig tan tel inhabit them. They also work to welcome you and maliaptemititj oelpemiagten ecosystem ag tan ensure that everyone’s experience is a safe and tesit oisis tan oigit. Oeltasoalesgig tan totjo enjoyable one while making visitors aware of the pegisin ag genoatagetitjig tan tel gepemeg ola importance of protecting this very precious place magemigeo tan totjo eoegetotitj park. when they enjoy activities in the park. Tan teli alasin Kouchibouguac National Park, As you explore Kouchibouguac National Park, you gisi campeoites, sangeoetes sitemog, algasin, can camp, relax on the beach, swim, cycle, hike, amalegan gesnet gisi etgoeioates tan notji or possibly take part in a guided activity. As gegenoatagetiteotjeg. Gato gogeo paseg otji expected, once again this year, we will need to telogetes neotei gogei? Pogelg gogei teloge, tje adapt our behaviours to COVID-19 directives while tlai emset gogei telogen! Eteg na park otjit giil. visiting the park. That being said… how privileged Egsalsi tan tel oetjiton gogei pilei gesnet apatji we are to be able to get outdoors, and take in the nasalsi tan gogei gesatemotep gesnet tan gogeil natural setting and activities this park has to offer. nenemen. Egamlamong igato ag tan pegoitetes The park is there for you. So have fun exploring! oetjgoategemg. Ap tjogoetes ag nemiitesnen... Make sure you keep these experiences in your ola gignag Kouchibouguac National Park. hearts and memories... and come back and see us... in YOUR Kouchibouguac National Park. Géraldine Arsenault NIGANES OGATNOGEI NEW BRUNSWICK FIELD UNIT Géraldine Arsenault PARKS CANADA SUPERINTENDENT NORTHERN NEW BRUNSWICK FIELD UNIT PARKS CANADA 2 parkscanada.gc.ca/kouchibouguac TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Entry Fees 5 Visitor Centre 6 COVID-19 7 Visitor Safety 8 Campgrounds 10 Trail Guide 12 Map 14 Biking and Paddling 15 Motorized Watercrafts 16 Beach Dreaming 17 Dark Sky Preserve 18 A Closer Look at Our Fauna 21 A Closer Look at Our Flora 22 Mi’gmaq Teachings 23 Programs and Activities 3 parkscanada.gc.ca/kouchibouguac Revenue generated from fees is reinvested in park services and facilities such as the maintenance of park ENTRY FEES roads, trails and day-use areas, public safety measures as well as information and interpretation services. FREE ADMISSION FOR YOUTH 17 AND UNDER Adult Senior Youth Family l Group 18-64 65+ 17 and under Up to seven people arriving in a single vehicle. Daily June 26 - Sept. 6 Summer $7.90 $6.90 Free $16 Winter Dec. 1 - March 31 April 1 - June 25 Spring $3.90 $3.20 Free $8 Fall Sept. 7 - Nov. 30 Kouchibouguac Seasonal Pass Early Bird April 1 - June 14 $24.02 $21.05 Free $60.09 Regular Rate $40.06 $35.05 Free $80.23 Fall Season $24.02 $21.05 Free $48.09 Parks Canada Discovery Pass Enjoy unlimited opportunities at nearly 100 places charging entry fees. Adult Senior Youth Family l Group 18-64 65+ 17 and under Up to seven people arriving in a single vehicle. $69.19 $59.17 Free $139.40 André Audet Photography 4 parkscanada.gc.ca/kouchibouguac HOURS OF VISITOR CENTRE OPERATION Peak Season Details are subject to change due to the evolving COVID-19 Daily: pandemic and associated public health measures. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 19 - September 6 Shoulder Season Let our staff help you plan your stay! While Daily: you are here, immerse yourself in our 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. exhibits and learn about the rich May 20 - June 18 September 7 - October 11 history of the former residents of the park. Visitor Centre 506.876.2443 NEW PARKS CANADA GIFT SHOP! You might not be able to bring Kouchibouguac home All-terrain wheelchair with you, but you can certainly grab souvenirs from your available here. visit. Stop by the Visitor Centre for Parks Canada official merchandise, Kouchibouguac’s Signature Series and Vintage collections. Every purchase of official merchandise supports Parks Canada’s administered places. EXHIBITS* MEMORIES OF WHERE LAND, OUR COMMUNITIES SEA, AND Learn, contemplate and reflect PEOPLE MEET on the history of the once-thriving Discover the park’s communities and the turmoil awe-inspiring coastal caused by the expropriation of geography and ever the former Acadian and English- changing ecosystems, and speaking residents’ lands to its centuries old dynamic create the park. human history. *Upon reservation only for 2021 season 5 parkscanada.gc.ca/kouchibouguac COVID-19 AND YOUR VISIT Visiting Kouchibouguac National Park will be different than it has been in the past. To avoid traffic congestion and to respect public health guidance on physical distancing, visitors are encouraged to choose days and times when Kouchibouguac National Park is less frequented, and to plan ahead by checking the park’s website before they travel. PARKS CANADA’S OUTDOOR ETIQUETTE Thank you for following outdoor etiquette during the COVID-19 pandemic. Respect physical distancing. Follow hygiene rules. Adjust your plans. Avoid high-use situations Yield to oncoming users where space is and risky activities. narrow. Be respectful of others. Respect closures and restrictions. Slow down on trails. Pack in and pack out. Let others know of your intention to pass using your voice or a bell in a kind way. STAY INFORMED For the most up to date information, visit the Government of New Brunswick website: gnb.ca/coronavirus parkscanada.ca/kouchibouguac 506-876-2443 KouchibouguacNP Visitor information service by phone daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. @KouchibouguacNP 6 parkscanada.gc.ca/kouchibouguac VISITOR SAFETY Safety is everyone’s responsibility. At Parks Canada, we do our best to make sure you have a safe visit by managing hazards and providing up- to-date information through our staff, website and social media platforms. You can do your part as visitors to stay safe. YOU ARE NOT ALONE TAKE THE Treat wild animals with the ESSENTIALS respect they deserve and need. Bring extra clothing, a Do not approach or entice communication device, extra wildlife. Keep pets on a leash food and water, a whistle at all times. and a first aid kit. To report a lost person, a person feeding or enticing KNOW wildlife, forest fire, aggressive BEFORE animal, excessive noise or YOU GO disturbances in the park, call 1-877-852-3100. Plan your travel route, check the weather forecast, know the terrain and conditions before leaving and stay on designated trails. LEAVE A TRIP PLAN Always tell someone where you’re going, who you’re going with, what equipment you’re bringing, which routes you’re taking and when you plan on coming back. In case of an emergency, this will help Search and Rescue teams find you faster. In winter, don’t go out on the ice. KIDS Always tell an adult where you are going. If you become lost, “Hug-a-tree” and stay in one place. Keep warm and dry by tucking in your shirt and 7 pants. Help searchers find you by answering their calls. parkscanada.gc.ca/kouchibouguac STAYING THE NIGHT? We’ve got you covered. Visitors must follow local and provincial travel restrictions, including requirements for self-isolation. It is not possible to self-isolate at Parks Canada campgrounds. Visitors must complete any provincial or territorial requirements for self-isolation before arriving to camp at Kouchibouguac National Park. DON’T MOVE FIREWOOD! Because of the potential impact of introduced pests such as the Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle, the Emerald Ash Borer and the Hemlock Wooly RESERVATION.PC.GC.CA Adelgid on New Brunswick’s forests, it is prohibited to import firewood at 1-877-RESERVE Kouchibouguac National Park. SOUTH KOUCHIBOUGUAC CAMPGROUND Located only two kilometres from popular Kellys Beach, South Kouchibouguac is the park’s main campground. On site, you will find shelters with washrooms and showers and nearby, a laundromat and a canteen. EQUIPPED CAMPSITES are supplied with: Prospector tent, 3 cot bunk beds, bug tent, stove and lantern. Price includes site rental. Note: dishes, cooking and cleaning supplies will not be offered for the 2021 season. oTENTik are a spacious blend of tent and rustic cabin equipped with beds and furniture on a raised floor. Sleeps up to six people. They are supplied with BBQ, propane, cleaning supplies and more.
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