Kellys’ Beach is the park’s best-known spot and draws the most visitors in July and August. Away from the sand there is a playground, a picnic area and a picnic shelter, and the park runs interpretive programs as another way to see it. The park itself is open year-round, but visitor services are seasonal: the visitor information centre covers the warmer months and the Pigeboogwek hub takes over in winter. The one thing to plan around: the Ryans Equipment Rental Centre is closed for the season, so there are no bicycle, canoe, kayak or paddleboard rentals in the park.
Nature/Hiking
Kouchibouguac National Park
Kouchibouguac National Park pairs Kellys' Beach with a playground and picnic shelters, and children and teens get in free.
Typical visit
Ages
Booking
Under-18s
Admission is free for youth 17 and under.
oTENTik stay
An oTENTik at South Kouchibouguac costs CAD 147.50 per night.
Rentals
No bicycle, canoe, kayak or paddleboard rentals in 2026; Ryans Equipment Rental Centre is closed for the season.
Coming with kids
There is a playground in the park.
Visitor centre
The visitor information centre is open May 14 to October 13, 8:30am-7:30pm.
Winter hub
Pigeboogwek winter hub, December 14 to March 31: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, 8:30am-6pm Saturday-Sunday.
Getting there
The park is not accessible by public transit.
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Why kids will love it
Children and teens enter free, and a playground and Kellys’ Beach give a family day outdoors an easy shape.
Plan your visit
Where: View on map
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