Gold Mines Trail – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Nova Scotia

Gold Mines Trail – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

The signs and exhibits on this trail tell the story of gold mining long before there was a park here. Relics demonstrate where and how the gold was mined, and local miners’ stories bring it all to life. The promise of gold is in the air! 

Trailhead: Located off the Eel Weir Road
Significant Feature: Discover the remnants of old gold mining pits and learn the story of gold mining in the Kejimkujik region. 
Length: 3 km (1.7 miles) return 
Hiking Time: 30 minutes

The trails at Kejimkujik showcase an incredible variety of habitats, scenery and places of cultural and historical significance. Visitor services at Kejimkujik are available from mid-May until mid-October.  Please visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/keji for maps and information on visitor safety and visitor services.

Be responsible for your safety:
  • Ensure that dogs are kept leashed and do not approach, disturb or feed wild animals
  • Take along appropriate clothing and carry water with you, especially for longer trails, climbs or open barrens
  • Bring insect repellent as black flies and mosquitoes are common all summer
  • Stay on boardwalks and designated paths to protect fragile vegetation


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Services and Facilities:
Multi Lingual
Hiking
Birding
Address:


3005 Main Parkway
Maitland Bridge
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Phone Number: 19026822772
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