Campground Campfire

Update: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past.
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Campground Campfire

The program name says it all! Enjoy the company of your fellow campers and a park interpreter around a fire in the campground fire pit, and participate in an evening of stories, reflection, games, songs, and other campfire classics for the first hour or so. Add to the fun by bringing musical instruments if you have them, and continue to enjoy the campfire and connection with fellow campers into the evening—at least until quiet hours begin at 11 p.m.

Each campfire program is unique and has different offerings, but there may be hot chocolate or tea, marshmallows and roasting sticks, or dough to make your own bannock over the open fire.

Friday’s programs take place at the campground group fire pits. In Broad Cove, this can be found by the Activity Building near the outdoor theatre and at Ingonish Beach campground, the group fire pit is located next to the Parka Activity Building. Monday’s campfire will be held on Broad Cove Beach.

In the case of truly inclement weather, the program may be cancelled or moved to a kitchen shelter, where the gathering can still take place around the wood stove. Dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared to apply insect repellant. Bring a mug for hot beverages, and your musical instruments to help us make music!

Weekly at Broad Cove Campground Beach (Fridays) and Ingonish Beach Campground (Sundays) 
1.5 hours

This experience is included with park admission fees. 

Youth 17 and under have free admission to Parks Canada places.

For the best experience, we recommend reserving your spot in advance and checking our website and social media for the most up to date information when planning your visit. For more information or to book your spot contact: 902-224-2306 or cbinfo@pc.gc.ca.

Note that some promotional images depict visitor experiences pre-COVID 19.