North Queens is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts

Regardless of the sport or activity you prefer, North Queens has it all. If you want to live in harmony with nature, this is the place to be. Whether you want to forage for wild mushrooms, harvest cranberries from the local bogs, fish, hunt, camp, hike, bike, or paddle we have it all. North Queens is part of the UNESCO Southwest Nova Scotia Biosphere Region, a core protected area that is one of only 19 ecosystems in Canada with this special designation.

Kejimkujik National Park, Historic Site, and Dark Sky Preserve

Explore Mi’kmaw petroglyphs, traditional encampment areas, and canoe routes dating back thousands of years. Keji is home to Nova Scotia’s darkest sky and brightest stars.

Nova Scotia Guides Association and Hibernia Campground

The Nova Scotia Guides Association has been operating since 1909. It is the home of the annual Guides Meet where you can watch or compete in log rolling, cross cut and swede saw, chainsaw, canoe races, tub races, kettle boil races (be the first to build a fire that boils water in a kettle), fly casting, and moose calling.

Throughout the year they also host other events, especially themed weekends.

There are two Facebook pages used by this organization, to learn more you can view them here and here. They also host the Junior Guides School, which also has a Facebook page.

Pine Grove Park

A popular park with annual Learn to Fish events and Fishing Derbies.

Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute

MTRI’s mission is to promote sustainable use of natural resources and biodiversity conservation in the Southwestern Nova Biosphere Reserve (SNBR) and beyond through research, education, and the operation of a field station.

Attend educational seminars on plant identification, species at risk, wayfinding, and more. Volunteer for research and conservation projects. Follow them on Facebook to see updates about their fabulous educational opportunities.

Medway Community Forest Cooperative

The Medway Community Forest Coop is a member-based community forest operating on 15,000 hectares of Crown Land in Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia. They aim to promote the multiple values of forests, and diversify local economies to support rural communities.
Attend educational seminars, volunteer for research or forest management projects, and more. Follow their Facebook page to see updates about their events and activities.

Cameron’s Brook Provincial Park

This is a beautiful day use park located on the site of what used to be Pinehurst Lodge.

Caledonia Community Park

A beautiful new day use park right in the heart of the village.

 

McGowan Lake Fish Hatchery and Interpretive Centre

This provincially run 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.

Mersey River Chalets

A beautiful wilderness retreat with accessible chalets, boardwalks, and scenic views.

Gateway Campground

Campground featuring a trail system along the river and through the woods. This location connects to the multi-use trail that runs all across the province. This facility hosts numerous events throughout the year, visit their Facebook page to find out more.