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Over 7 km of scenic nature trails
August 27th, 2025 1:00pm:
Please Note: Trails Now OPEN!
ALL PREVIOUSLY CLOSED TRAILS AND FORESTED SECTIONS IN THE CAPE JOURIMAIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE AREA ARE NOW OPEN. THE AREA REMAINS VERY DRY SO PLEASE REMAIN VIGILANT WHILE VISITING CJNC. IF CONDITIONS WORSEN, CLOSURES MAY BE PUT BACK IN PLACE.
Please smoke only at the designated butt-out stations located in/near the main parking lot. DO NOT PLACE YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE GROUND. Butt-out stations are located near the mailbox on the lawn space in front of the Entry Hall (main building), and at the entrance to Gunning Trail (at the far end of the parking lot).
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Lighthouse Trail
Cape Jourimain's historic lighthouse awaits you at the end of this short loop. Enjoy magnificent coastal views as you meander through old field and spruce forest. On the way back, you will follow an old road that served as the original route to the lighthouse.
Highlights
Spectacular views of the Confederation Bridge, Northumberland Strait, and the Province of Prince Edward Island.
Fields of wildflower, including rose, goldenrod, and aster.
The Cape Jourimain lighthouse, located at the end of the trail on Jourimain Point.
Distance: 2 km loop
Time: 45 minutes
Habitat: Forest, Coast, Old field
Gunning Trail
Gunning Trail takes you on a winding trek along Jourimain's western coast, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Northumberland Strait while passing through old field and spruce forest. At the end is an observation deck overlooking Cape Jourimain’s brackish marsh.
Highlights
Fields of wild rose, which bloom from June to early August.
An observation deck overlooking a vibrant brackish marsh.
Scenic views of the Northumberland Strait and the Confederation Bridge.
Distance: 2 km return trip
Time: 45 minutes
Habitat: Forest, Coast, Old field
Trenholm Trail
Closed until further notice!
A longer trail through the heart of Cape Jourimain National Wildlife Area, offering scenic views of the sprawling salt marshes. Weave your way through dense forest while paying attention for old farming equipment hidden in the underbrush.
Please note, the trailhead is a 1.2 km walk from the parking lot.
Highlights
Magnificent views of the salt marshes.
Old farming relics from the early 20th century.
Distance: 3 km loop
Time: 2 hours
Habitat: Forest, Wetland
Be Prepared!
Cape Jourimain has a healthy population of mosquitoes, horse flies, and other biting insects. Bug spray is recommended.
For your own safety and to protect the natural environment, please stay on marked trails.
Winter
Trails are open year-round, but are not maintained from October to May.
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