Kouchibouguac, << KOOSH eh BOO goo wak, >> National Park is a protected area in eastern New Brunswick, Canada. It covers 59,100 acres (23,900 hectares) of land along the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Northumberland Strait, directly east of the park, separates it from Prince Edward Island. The government of Canada established Kouchibouguac National Park in 1969.
In general, the land of the park is flat, with occasional small hills. Some small rivers and streams flow through the park. Salt marshes, lagoons, forests, barrier islands, bogs, and fens also occur. The area has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Forests in Kouchibouguac consist of such trees as aspens, gray birches, cedars, balsam firs, red maples, and black and red spruces. Many kinds of lichens, mosses, and orchids also grow in the park. Bats, beavers, black bears, moose, river otters, weasels, and white-tailed deer are some of the mammals that live in Kouchibouguac. Seals and whales inhabit the coastal waters. The park also has the largest colony of common terns in Canada.
Popular activities for visitors include canoeing, cross-country skiing, cycling, picnicking, snowshoeing, and swimming. Cycling and walking trails extend throughout the park. Visitors may participate in educational programs offered by the park staff.
