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 |
| Richibucto | 20 km (12.4 mi) | 33 min |
| Baie Ste. Anne | 22.5 km (14 mi) | 36 min |
| Black River-Hardwicke | 26.2 km (16.3 mi) | 40 min |
| Elsipogtog First Nation | 29.4 km (18.3 mi) | 43 min |
| Cap-de-Richibucto | 31.9 km (19.8 mi) | 46 min |
| Five Rivers | 33 km (20.5 mi) | 47 min |
| Nouvelle-Arcadie | 34.3 km (21.3 mi) | 49 min |
Where Kouchibouguac National Park sits
Official Kouchibouguac National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- 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, and the closest town of any size is Beaurivage — about 31 min away.
When is the best time to visit Kouchibouguac National Park?
Generally May through October, with April and early November quieter on either side.