The Government of Canada invests in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Investments include a new multi-use trail and campground infrastructure upgrades

 

September 14, 2016                      Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia                                 Parks Canada Agency

Parks Canada places belong to all Canadians. They represent the very best that Canada has to offer and tell stories of who we are, including the history, culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples.

The Government of Canada is investing almost $4 million for various infrastructure projects in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, along with Bernadette Jordan, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margaret’s, made the announcement today on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna.

This investment will go towards infrastructure geared to visitors, including upgrades to existing trails and 4.5 km of new trail, creating a networked multi-use trail system. Additionally, a new underground water and wastewater system will be installed in the campground. These projects will enable more Canadians, including youth and newcomers, to learn about our environment, our history, and to access and experience nature.

Investments in visitor infrastructure – such as trails and campgrounds, as well as highways, parkways and bridges – will ensure the quality and reliability of visitor facilities and continue to allow Canadians to connect with nature.

 

Quotes

“The Government is committed to preserving our national parks, providing more opportunities for Canadians to get outdoors to experience and learn about our environment. Through investments like this, we are protecting and preserving our treasured heritage places, while supporting local economies and contributing to the growth of the tourism sector.”

Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova

 

“Through these investments, our Government is protecting and restoring Canada's natural and cultural heritage while ensuring the quality and reliability of the visitor facilities at Kejimkujik for years to come. Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site is a treasure which I encourage all Canadians to visit and experience.”

Bernadette Jordan, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margaret’s

 

Quick Facts

• Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site is the only Parks Canada site which is designated both as a national park and a national historic site. Each year, it welcomes an average of 30,000 visitors.
• There are many sides to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site for visitors to experience. Inland, old growth hemlock, sugar maple and yellow aspen trees border warm-water lakes with quartzite shores, while Kejimkujik Seaside, a separate landscape, juxtaposes with colorful barrens, granite cobbles and white-sand beaches. The land also tells the tale of the Mi'kmaq, carved in stone and illuminated through story and legend.  
• Parks Canada is investing an unprecedented $3 billion dollars over five years to support infrastructure work to heritage, visitor, waterway and highway assets located within national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas. 

 

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Backgrounder: Investment in Parks Canada infrastructure in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site - 2016

 

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Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, and Bernadette Jordan, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margaret's, discuss infrastructure investments with Parks Canada Visitor Experience Manager at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, Sophie Borcoman.  ©Parks Canada / D. Froese

Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, and Bernadette Jordan, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margaret's, take a bike ride on a trail at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site that will be part of the multi-use trail system. ©Parks Canada / D. Froese