Kellys Beach
By boardwalk.
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Kouchibouguac National Park lies on the east coast of New Brunswick, about 18 km in a straight line north-west of the town of Richibucto, and was established in 1969 to protect a section of Canada's Maritime Plain. It covers 238 square kilometres. The park includes barrier islands, sand dunes, lagoons, salt marshes and forests, and provides habitat for about 50 protected species, including the endangered piping plover, and the second-largest tern colony in North America. Colonies of harbour and grey seals live along its 25 km of sand dunes. A long boardwalk runs over the salt marsh and lagoon to Kellys Beach, with fine sand, grass-covered dunes and relatively warm water. Quiet rivers wind through the forest, trails such as the Major Kollock Creek Trail lead among trees and ferns, and people paddle and cycle along a network of paths. A park entry fee applies. Swimming, paddling and cycling are the main activities; July and August are best for swimming, and bring insect repellent.
By boardwalk.
Barrier islands.
On the coast.
East coast of New Brunswick, Canada
July and August.
Yes, a network of trails.