Parks Canada Perfect Picnic

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Our twist on take-out: Everything tastes better when you eat it outside!

Pick up a ready-made lunch from a participating local restaurant and let nature design your dining space.

Be dazzled by white sand beaches and turquoise water at Kejimkujik Seaside, or enjoy the stillness of the waterways and Acadian forest at Kejimkujik inland! "Bon appétit!"

The Parks Canada Perfect Picnic is available from participating restaurants from July 1 to October 31.

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!

  1. Place your order with a participating local restaurant
  2. Pick up your Perfect Picnic
  3. Find your perfect picnic spot and enjoy!

Local partners

Perfect Picnics are prepared from a choice of delectable local favourites from local restaurants, including:

Kejimkujik

1. Lakeview Café & Eatery: 902-809-0359

Liverpool

2. Lane’s Privateer Inn: 902-354-3456

Annapolis Royal

3. Brown Dog Kitchen: 902-200-1810

5. Fort Anne Cafe: 902-532-5254

6. German Bakery Sachsen Cafe & Restaurant: 902-532-1990

Halifax

7. The Cable Wharf

8. Sapori Italian Street Food

9. Halifax Citadel Coffee Bar

 

Lakeview Café & Eatery

Kejimkujik Merrymakedge Beach (P4)

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, 3005 Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia

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How to order

Call 902-809-0359 or email Hello@lakevieweatery.ca for pick-up during operating hours (check Facebook page).

Orders can be made two hours in advance or in person during operating hours.

Payment required at time of pick-up.

Menu

Picnic Package: $27.50 (plus tax)

Includes your choice of our daily freshly made wraps, sweet potato fries, a canned drink, and a dessert of your choice: tiger brownie or soft serve ice cream.

Options for wraps:

1) Chicken Bacon Wrap
Chicken bacon wrap made with tender chicken, crispy bacon, fresh veggies, and creamy dressing.

2) Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing all wrapped up for a satisfying meal on the go.

3) Roasted Veggie Wrap
A delightful mixture of flavorful roasted vegetables wrapped in a soft tortilla. Includes onions, green peppers, red peppers, mushrooms, and lettuce.

4) Black Forest Ham Wrap
Savory Black Forest ham, swiss cheese, fresh veggies, and tangy sauce. Includes lettuce, tomatoes, and sweet mustard or mayo.

Lane’s Privateer Inn

27 Bristol Ave., Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0

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How to order

Call 902-354-3456 anytime during restaurant hours (Monday to Friday: 11 am to 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 8 am to 8 pm).

Order can be placed on site or by phone. Payment required at the time of order.

Menu

1) Lobster Picnic Lunch: $39 plus tax
  • Lobster rolls: chunks of tender, fresh lobster tossed in a tangy horseradish mayonnaise with a spritz of lemon, celery, green onion and arugula served on a soft brioche roll.
  • Summer garden salad: mixed greens with fresh local goodness and a house-made dressing.
  • Choice of dessert: apple crisp, brownie sundae, coconut cream pie, or turtle cheesecake (selection may vary) 
  • VanDyk’s Blueberry Lemonade.
2) Picnic Lunch: $27 plus tax
  • Choose one of the following sandwiches on your choice of Lane’s famous brown bread, 7 grain or white bread
    • Ham and cheddar
    • Chicken club with bacon, tomato and greens
  • Summer garden salad: mixed greens with fresh local goodness and a house-made dressing
  • Choice of dessert: apple crisp, brownie sundae, coconut cream pie, or turtle cheesecake (selection may vary) 
  • VanDyk’s Blueberry Lemonade

Brown Dog Kitchen

143 Ritchie Street, Annapolis Royal

Located at the Academy Building. Use the Library Entrance at the back of the Building on Ritchie Street.

How to order

Call 902-200-1810 for pick-up after 11 am.

Payment is required at the time of pick-up.

Customers must order at least 15 minutes before pick-up.

Note: hours may vary, it is encouraged to call ahead.

Menu

1) Chicken Satay Wrap: $20 (includes tax)
  • Malasian-inspired chicken satay chunks wrapped with rice, house-pickled cucumbers, lettuce, and onions, in a delicious satay sauce (peanut sauce).
  • Served with potato chips and choice of soft drink.
2) Butter Chicken Wrap: $20 (includes tax)
  • Creamy butter chicken atop basmati rice in a wrap format, mildly spiced and wrapped with cucumbers and lettuce.
  • Served with potato chips and choice of soft drink.
3) Asian Tofu Wrap (Vegan): $18 (includes tax)
  • High-protein tofu, mushroom, veggies and rice tossed together in secret Asian-inspired house sauce with fresh house-pickled cucumbers, lettuce, and onions.
  • Served with potato chips and choice of soft drink.
4) Curry Puffs (Beef): $15 (includes tax)
  • Two mildly spiced flaky puff pastry hand pies made with sweet and tangy locally sourced D'Aubins ground beef.
  • Travels well, eaten warm or cold.
  • Served with potato chips and choice of soft drink.

Fort Anne Cafe

298 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS, B0S 1A0

fortannecafe.ca | Facebook.com/FortAnneCafe

How to order

Call 902-532-5254 for pick up after 11 am.

Payment required at the time of pick-up. Customers must order at least 15 minutes prior to pick-up.

Note: Hours may vary, it is encouraged to call ahead.

Menu

1) Roast Chicken Sandwich: $20 (plus tax)
  • Roast chicken prepared on sourdough bread topped with lettuce, red onion, and aioli.
  • Served with Lays plain potato chips
  • Choice of soft drink
2) Ham and Swiss Sandwich: $20 (plus tax)
  • Ham and Swiss cheese prepared on sourdough bread topped with lettuce, red onion, and mustard.
  • Served with Lays plain potato chips
  • Choice of soft drink
3) Veggie Sandwich: $20 (plus tax)
  • Cheddar cheese prepared on sourdough bread topped with lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles, aioli, and mustard.
  • Served with Lays plain potato chips
  • Choice of soft drink

German Bakery Sachsen Cafe & Restaurant

358 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS, B0S 1A0

germanbakery.ca | Facebook.com/germanbakeryandsachsencafe

How to order

Call 902-532-1990 for pick up after 9:30 am.

Payment required at the time of pick-up. Customers must order at least 15 minutes prior to pick-up.

Menu

1) Salami or Gouda Sandwich: $27 (tax included)
  • Choice of locally sourced salami or Dutch gouda on a homemade Kaiser roll with veggies
  • Served with a turnover
  • Choice of water or canned pop
2) Schnitzel Sandwich: $29 (tax included)
  • Locally sourced schnitzel and veggies served on a homemade Kaiser roll
  • Served with a turnover
  • Choice of water or canned pop
3) German Sausage: $36 (tax included)
  • German Bratwurst sausage with your choice of homemade sauerkraut or potato salad
  • Served with a turnover
  • Choice of water or canned pop

Find your Perfect Picnic place!

A few of our favorite picnic spots, whether you head to Kejimkujik Seaside or the inland portion of Kejimkujik:

Kejimkujik Seaside 

Kejimkujik Seaside map

This downloadable map (PDF, 1.67 MB) shows the top Perfect Picnic places at Kejimkujik Seaside.

1. Picnic Shelter

Take a short stroll to picnic tables with a seaside breeze.

2. Scenic Lookout

A great view of wildflowers and the seacoast. Benches available.

3. Harbour Rocks Beach

Granite headlands and views of basking seals.

4. Parks Canada Red Chairs

An idyllic spot! #sharethechair

5. St. Catherine's River Beach

White sands and gorgeous turquoise water.

Kejimkujik Inland 

Kejimkujik map

This downloadable map (PDF, 4.5 MB) shows the top Perfect Picnic places at Kejimkujik inland.

1. Mill Falls Trail

Be soothed by the hypnotic and flowing waters.

2. Nancy Cove Picnic Area (Indian Point)

Paddle to a peaceful cove.

3. Merrymakedge Beach

Sand warmed by the sun and breathtaking views of the lake await!

4. Peter Point Trail

An idyllic and tranquil spot to relax.

Help keep Kejimkujik wild and beautiful

Leave no trace - Pack it in, pack it out. Learn more about the Leave No Trace Canada program.

For the welfare of all wildlife, always observe them from a distance. Leave nature undisturbed for others to enjoy.

Use only designated picnic sites – open fires are not permitted in these locations.

Backcountry campsites are for registered campers only – please respect campers’ privacy.

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