This popular national park & historic site sits on 381 square km of fertile land, featuring breathtaking hiking trails, camping sites and wide-open lakes perfect for canoeing and kayaking. Enjoy sights of wildlife on the park grounds or enjoy the night skies as they light up with stars in Nova Scotia’s only park Dark-Sky Preserve, courtesy of the Royal Astronomy Society of Canada. There are numerous programs offered here during the summer and spring, making this an attractive destination for families with young children and solo travellers alike.
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Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
- 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway, Caledonia, NS B0T 1B0
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- https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ns/kejimkujik
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( votes)North Queens Heritage Museum
Caledonia is home to this joint museum & library located in a historic heritage building. This museum is housed in one of the first homes ever built in this Nova Scotian municipality. Visitors are welcome to guided tours of artifact exhibitions that transport guests to 1880s pioneer Nova Scotia. The library archives are also open to the public for curious tourists.
- 25 W Caledonia Rd, Caledonia, NS B0T 1B0
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- https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/north-queens-heritage-house-museum-and-archives/1301
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Queen’s County Fair
The Queens County Fair is one of the last few agricultural fairs held in Canada and has maintained an over 200-year tradition of its celebration since 1880. The fair hosts fun and interactive shows such as live horse racing, ox and horse pulling contests, cowboy trails, and games held with prizes for contestants. This agricultural fair occurs every September, and tickets are sold for as little as $7.
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- 9560 Hwy 8, Caledonia, Nova Scotia, B0T 1B0
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- https://www.queenscountyfair.ca/
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( votes)Canoe Tripping
For the adventurous outdoors person, Whynot Adventure offers canoe-tripping, a multi-day camping canoeing experience. Families or groups of individuals can enjoy this exclusive outdoor adventure guided by professionals for 3 to 4 days in the wild. Participants get to partake in the practice of canoe-tripping that indigenous peoples have been practicing and honing for centuries.
Photo: The Keji Outfitters Facebook
- Jake's Landing, 1507 Main Park Way, Caledonia, NS
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- https://www.whynotadventure.ca/
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Camerons Brook Provincial Park
Cameron Brooks is a popular picnic & highway rest site along highway 8. The charm of this provincial park lies in the dense treetop canopy that shades its entirety, making it an attractive stop for pictures and rest. This park is a unique green enclave that attracts visitors to fishing, canoeing, bird watching, and spotting local wildlife.
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- 8000 Nova Scotia Trunk 8, South Brookfield, NS B0T 1X0
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- https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/outdoor-activities/camerons-brook-provincial-park/1
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( votes)McGowan Lake Fish Hatchery
This provincially ran fish hatchery contributes to the approximate one million fish stock that Nova Scotia harvests annually. Visitors can stop by for barrier-free sport fishing or visit the on-site Interpretation Centre for guided tours of the facility’s history in serving the local community and Nova Scotia fishing needs.
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- 43 McGowan Lake Rd, Caledonia, NS B0T 1B0
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- https://novascotia.ca/fish/sportfishing/hatchery-stocking/hatcheries/
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Hollow Log Café
The Hollow Log Cafe is a local favourite. This joint serves your bistro favourites from subs, burgers, fish and chips, and poutine. Live music from local acts is held from time to time, and the Café sports an on-site kids’ playground for parents.
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- 9902 Nova Scotia Trunk 8, Caledonia, NS B0T 1B0
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- https://www.facebook.com/HollowLogCafe/menu/