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This trip is run with Parks Canada and made possible thanks to generous support from VIA Rail and TD — which helps keep a full day in a national park genuinely affordable.
One of Canada's most unique places — old-growth forest, warm-water lakes, ancient Mi'kmaw canoe routes, and Nova Scotia's only Dark-Sky Preserve. We drive you there and back from downtown Halifax. No car, no stress — $45 round trip, and just $32 for kids.
$45 round trip · kids 12 & under $32 · an official partner of VIA Rail & Parks Canada
Pick your date below. Round-trip coach from the VIA Rail Station in Halifax — $45 for adults, $32 for kids 12 and under.
$45 round trip · kids 12 & under $32 · full refund if you cancel 14+ days before departure
This trip is run with Parks Canada and made possible thanks to generous support from VIA Rail and TD — which helps keep a full day in a national park genuinely affordable.
We're Canada's national outdoor bus service. Since 2010 we've taken over 300,000 people to parks and trailheads without a car — you bring a daypack, we handle everything with wheels.
Forty-five dollars there and back for adults, and just $32 for kids 12 and under.
Leave from the VIA Rail Station in Halifax, get dropped inside the park, ride home the same evening.
The bus serves the Visitor Centre, Jakes Landing and Merrymakedge. Hike, paddle, swim, or all three.
Your Hike Nova Scotia ambassadors ride along to answer questions and point you in the right direction.
Kejimkujik — Keji for short — protects 404 km² of Acadian forest, quiet lakes and ancient Mi'kmaw cultural sites. Old-growth hemlock, sugar maple and yellow birch border warm-water lakes with quartzite shores. It's the only inland national park in the Maritimes, and the only place in the country that's both a National Park and a National Historic Site.
Paddle the historic canoe routes on Kejimkujik Lake and the Mersey River, where you might spot turtles, beavers and loons. After dark it becomes Nova Scotia's only Dark-Sky Preserve — some of the best stargazing in the province, free of light pollution.
One ticket. A whole national park to wander.
The bus serves three drop-offs inside the park. Pick one and settle in, or use the Ukme'k Trail to move between them. Details below come straight from Parks Canada.
Activities:
What to Bring: Lunch and water
Facilities: Washrooms at the Visitor Centre and Mill Falls picnic shelter
Note: The Ukme'k Trail extends from the Visitor Centre to Jakes Landing and Merrymakedge (approx. 12 km one way). Be mindful of your hiking ability to ensure a timely return for pickup.
Activities:
What to Bring: Lunch and water
Facilities: Washrooms and picnic tables available
Note: Reserve rentals (canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, bikes) in advance to ensure availability. Whynot Adventures loves it when folks reserve in advance: www.whynotadventure.ca
Activities:
What to Bring
Facilities
Note: Beaches are unsupervised. Swim responsibly and know your limits.
Kejimkujik holds over 500 Mi'kmaw petroglyphs etched into the slate along its lakeshores. They can only be visited on a guided Parks Canada tour — the area is restricted otherwise, and the tours are not available on demand. They fill up quickly, so reserve before you travel.
Sign up directly with Parks Canada: guided experiences at Kejimkujik.
One easy pickup in downtown Halifax, right at the VIA Rail Station. Get there 15 minutes early.
1161 Hollis Street. Meet the coach at the VIA Rail Station in downtown Halifax — easy to reach by transit, with the train station as your landmark.
From Halifax it's about a 2.5-hour ride to the park gate. The bus drops you at your choice of the three stops and collects you from the same spot in the late afternoon — no car, no parking, no shuttle.
A full day in a national park, your way. Pack for whatever you've got planned.
Trips run from late June through early October. $45 round trip ($32 for kids 12 & under) on every date — book early, the popular summer dates fill up.
★★★★★ 4.8/5.0 on Google
“We took Parkbus’ first trip from Halifax to Keji and what a great experience it was! The amount of time we were given in the park was perfect for a day trip, we did some canoeing, hiking, and our toddler had a great time on the playground. The bus was on time and all staff involved were pleasant and friendly! What a nice way to get out of the city and to one of Nova Scotia’s gems!”Rebecca McLeod · Google Local Guide
It's convenient, destinations are all great and staff is nice, polite and funny. I recommend Parkbus to everyone, especially if you don't have a car but want to explore.Natalie N. · Google
This is a great service if you don't have a vehicle or just don't want to drive. I'm so happy to have discovered this. There will definitely be more Parkbus trips in my future!James Taylor Wilson · Happy Parkbus customer
The drivers drive safely, with the passengers' comfort in mind, and the ambassadors are knowledgeable and friendly. Always an excellent experience.Sharlene H. · Google
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Factor in the cost of gas, parking and renting a car, it's a lot cheaper than taking a personal vehicle.
Parkbus is a great option for nature lovers, whether it's a day trip or overnight camping getaway.
| Round trip | |
|---|---|
| Regular | $45.00 |
| Child (12 & under) | $32.00 |
Full refund if you cancel 14+ days before departure
Thanks to TD, VIA Rail and our friends at Hike Nova Scotia for helping make these trips happen.
Grab a seat, pack a lunch, and let us handle the drive to one of Canada's most beautiful and storied parks.
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