Plan your visit

Kouchibouguac National Park

Kouchibouguac National Park is a 1 hour drive north of Moncton or 2 and half hours north east of Fredericton, New Brunswick. The Acadian Coastal Drive offers you the best views by car. The park is not accessible via public transit.

Plan at least a full day to visit Kouchibouguac National Park. You can also camp for a night or extend your stay. The park is open year-round and Kellys' Beach is a popular destination during the months of July and August.

Visiting Kouchibouguac National Park

Important bulletins

Check park bulletins for current warnings, closures, and restrictions before your visit.

Hours of operation

Hours and dates of operation for park services and facilities.

Trail conditions

Make your trip a safe one by checking the latest trail conditions.

Safety and guidelines

Visitor safety, park regulations and law enforcement.

Equipment rentals

Rent equipment for summer and winter activities.

Visitor information centre

Information centre, exhibit, theatre, discovery centre and gift shop.

Reservations

Make a reservation for campsites or accommodations.

Fees

Daily visitor fees, camping and program fees, and more. Free admission for youth.

Electric vehicle charging stations

Charging stations (Tesla et J-1772) located throughout the park.

You and your pets

Rules and regulations, tips for ensuring your pets’ safety in the park.

Weather

Current conditions and forecast for Kouchibouguac National Park.

Brochures and publications

Park map, campground maps, winter maps.

How to get here

Location

186, Route 117
Kouchibouguac, N.B.
E4X 2P1

  Phone
506‑876‑2443

  Toll Free
1‑888‑773‑8888

  Fax
506‑876‑4802

  TDD
1‑866‑787‑6221

  Email
kouchibouguac@pc.gc.ca

Directions


The park is located on New Brunswick's central eastern shore in an area known as the Acadian Coastal Drive. It is located in Kent County, a one‑hour drive north of Moncton, or a four‑hour drive from the Quebec border, or a four‑hour drive northeast of Maine.

By car

From Moncton, take Highway 15 to Shediac and then either Highway 11 heading north, or the more scenic Acadian Coastal Drive.

From Miramichi, take Highway 11 heading south, or the more scenic Acadian Coastal Drive via route 117.

By train

Via Rail Canada Ltd has regular train services to the nearest train stations, Miramichi and Moncton located respectively 45 minutes and 1 hour from Kouchibouguac. Both cities offer car rental services.

By plane

The Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport, located in Moncton, is the closest major airport to Kouchibouguac.

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