Kouchibouguac National Park: planning guide
New Brunswick coastal park of dunes, lagoons, bogs, and barrier islands on the Northumberland Strait.
Kouchibouguac National Park is in NB, Canada. The nearest town is Beaurivage — roughly 18.7 km (11.6 mi) out, about 31 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May through October. Shoulder season: April and early November.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Beaurivage | 18.7 km (11.6 mi) | 31 min |
| Baie Ste. Anne | 22.5 km (14 mi) | 36 min |
| Elsipogtog First Nation | 29.4 km (18.3 mi) | 43 min |
| Five Rivers | 33 km (20.5 mi) | 47 min |
| Nouvelle-Arcadie | 34.3 km (21.3 mi) | 49 min |
| Rogersville | 37.1 km (23 mi) | 52 min |
| Burnt Church | 40.9 km (25.4 mi) | 56 min |
| Alnwick | 43.7 km (27.1 mi) | 59 min |
Where Kouchibouguac National Park sits
Official Kouchibouguac National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Kouchibouguac National Park
Kouchibouguac National Park sits close enough to Pituamkek National Park, Fundy National Park, Prince Edward Island National Park, and Forillon National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Pituamkek National Park | 94.1 km (58.5 mi) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Fundy National Park | 139 km (86.4 mi) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 152 km (94.5 mi) | 2 hr 41 min |
| Forillon National Park | 233 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 52 min |
Parks close by
- Pituamkek National Park
Barrier islands off northwestern PEI, co-managed with the Mi’kmaq. Dunes, archaeology, and shorebirds.
- Fundy National Park
Bay of Fundy shoreline with some of the world’s highest tides. Forested highlands drop to mudflats and rocky coast.
- Prince Edward Island National Park
North-shore dunes and beaches on PEI, including piping-plover habitat and the Green Gables landscape.
- Forillon National Park
A tip of the Gaspé Peninsula where Appalachian ridges meet the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Sea cliffs, forest, and fishing history.
Common questions
Where is Kouchibouguac National Park?
Kouchibouguac National Park sits in NB, Canada. Beaurivage, about 18.7 km (11.6 mi) away — roughly 31 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Kouchibouguac National Park?
Generally May through October, with April and early November quieter on either side.