FAQ

• We have several great amenities including hiking trails, a museum, an historic lighthouse, an observation tower overlooking the Confederation Bridge, a craft shop, a Café, and more! We also offer public tours and youth programs. 

• See our Plan Your Visit page for more information.

No, Cape Jourimain Nature Centre is a non-profit organization. The provincial VIC closed in 2016. The nearest VIC can be found in Cap-Pelé or Sackville, NB, or in Borden-Carlton, PEI. 

• Cape Jourimain Nature Centre is a non-profit organization. It is neither owned nor operated by the Government of Canada or the Province of New Brunswick. Like most non-profits, we receive some government funding to assist with operations and program delivery; however, our organization is independent. 

• See our Entry page for details. 

• No, the Iceboat Landing Restaurant is closed. However, we do offer food and beverages at our Willet Café. See our Café page for details.

• Yes, pets are permitted on our trails and in our Interpretation Centre as long as they are on a leash. They are not permitted in our Entry Pavilion due to food preparation at our Café.

• No, bikes are not permitted in the National Wildlife Area as per the Wildlife Area Regulations. See the Wildlife Area Regulations for more information. 

• Please note, bikes are permitted access to our main parking lot via the Trans Canada Trail.

• No, drones are not permitted in a National Wildlife Area. See the Wildlife Area Regulations for more information. 

• There is a public drinking fountain near the washrooms in the Interpretation Centre. We also have a water bottle fill station in the Entry Pavilion and sell bottled water and other beverages at our Café. 

• The beach at Cape Jourimain National Wildlife Area is for conservation and swimming  is discouraged. 

• Yes, please ask one of our staff members for assistance. 

• Yes, we offer free public WiFi in our Entry Pavilion and Interpretation Centre. There is no password.

• Our opening and closing dates vary, but we typically open in late May and close in early October. See our Hours page for details. 

• Yes, Cape Jourimain is a federal National Wildlife Area that is protected under the Canada Wildlife Act. Cape Jourimain Nature Centre is an independent non-profit organization that leases land in the National Wildlife Area. See our About page and Conservation page for more details. 

• National Wildlife Areas are federal lands that are designated under the Canada Wildlife Act, with the purpose of protecting species and habitats. They are managed by the Canadian Wildlife Service, a branch of Environment and Climate Change Canada. 

• The trail to the lighthouse is 1 kilometre and takes approximately 20 minute to walk each way. See our Trails page for more information.

• The lighthouse is only open on certain days. See our Lighthouse page for details. 

• The Lighthouse Express is an electric vehicle that is  used to transport people from our Interpretation Centre to the lighthouse. See our Lighthouse page for details. 

• No, the lighthouse was decommissioned in 1997 upon the opening of the Confederation Bridge and the closure of the Cape Tormentine ferry service. The last full time keeper finished in 1969 when the light was automated. 

• On days when the lighthouse is open, visitors are permitted up to the second level. 

• Yes, you can get your United States Lighthouse Society passport stamped at our Craft Shop or at our Administrative Office in the Interpretation Centre. 

• The Confederation Bridge shuttle service can be accessed at Exit 47 on Highway 16. Self-serve users can scan their tickets on the scanner outside the front doors of our Entry Pavilion. 

• For more information, contact Strait Crossing Bridge Limited.

• Overnight parking is NOT permitted and vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense.

• The bridge toll is administered by Strait Crossing Bridge Limited. See their website for up to date information on pricing. 

• The fee is paid in Borden-Carlton upon leaving Prince Edward Island.

• The Confederation Bridge is 12.9 kilometres (approximately 8 miles) long. It takes about 10 minutes to drive across.  

• From the Observation Tower at our Interpretation Centre, which is a 5 minute walk from our parking lot.

• Cape Jourimain has a several kilometres of scenic nature trails. See our Trails page for details. 

• See our Nature page for a list of common bird species and recommendations on the best spots for bird watching.

• No, Cape Jourimain is a National Wildlife Area. Removal of natural objects is prohibited in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Wildlife Area Regulations. See our Conservation page for details on what is permitted at Cape Jourimain. 

• You can fish or clam below the high-water mark. Fishing from above the high-water mark is prohibited as per the Government of Canada’s Wildlife Area Regulations. See our Conservation page for details on what is permitted at Cape Jourimain. 

• Please note, to access the beach you must use the stairs in front of the Interpretation Centre. Climbing down the bank is prohibited.