Kejimkujik National Park - NS

 

 

Kejimkujik National Park Seaside is a protected coastal wilderness. 

After reading about the park, we decided to do a 3.0-mile round trip hike to the beach and back.

We did notice the warning about bears in the park but decided to hike anyway.  

While walking down the path we noticed several bear scats, a couple very fresh.  Probably should have carried our bear spray, which was safe in the RV. 

We finally arrive at the beach.  Although we had water in the truck, we did not bring that either.  

I did not mention in any of our previous posts but the mosquitoes in Nova Scotia are many and aggressive.  They love my O-positive blood.  Kathy sprayed me up before heading on our hike.  

As you can see, many others decided to do the same hike.  

This was a great tune up for our upcoming visit to Acadia NP in Maine.  We had a very good time at the park. 

Cape Forchu Lighthouse

 Cape Forchu Lighthouse - A light like no other!

The only Apple Shaped lighthouse in Nova Scotia that you can climb. We took a walk around the Leif Erikson Park, passing the impressive whale skeleton display, interesting rock formations and stunning ocean views. 

Meet "Foggy" the only 50' whale skeleton on display at the park.  The carcass found in 2006 was transported piece by piece back to the lighthouse by a local fisherman after receiving permission by the Department of Fisheries.  

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• After wearing Billy Rascoe's shoes for several weeks, I thought I was big enough to handle this chair.  Maybe not!

Standing at the lookout deck reading about each light keeper. 

The flag displays.  Left "The Municipality of Yarmouth", Center top, "Canada", Right, Flag of "Nova Scotia". 

The fun didn't stop there, we decided to come back another evening for the stunning sunset. 

We were not disappointed. 

An awesome view before setting.