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Kejimkujik National Park
Kejimkujik National Park is a national park in Canada, established in 1974, covering 404 km² (156 sq mi). It is the #33 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.
- Area
- 404 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- YSJ · 115 km
Nearest airports to Kejimkujik National Park
- 1 YSJ115 kmstraight line
- 2Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZ145 kmstraight lineHalifax, Canada
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- 3 YFC193 kmstraight line
More about Kejimkujik National Park
Kejimkujik National Park is one of 53 national parks in Canada. It covers 404 km² (40,370 ha) — about 52% of the size of New York City, making it the #33 largest national park in Canada (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1974, 52 years ago — the first national parks in Canada date back to 1885. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kejimkujik National Park
The closest airport is Saint John Airport (YSJ), about 115 km away — around 2 h 29 min by car; alternatively Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ, 145 km). Other national parks within reach include Fundy National Park (206 km²), Acadia National Park (157 km²), Pituamkek National Park Reserve and Kouchibouguac National Park (239 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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