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.