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The Bay of Fundy Top

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Home of the world's highest tides, the Bay of Fundy is a unique ecosystem that attracts millions of migratory birds, whales and abundant marine life. It is one of the great natural places left on earth. Twice daily the bay empties exposing broad sweeping tidal flats, gem stones and fossils, and 121/2 hours later the bay is refilled by the rushing tides that reach more than 50ft. (15m) above the low tide. Bay of Fundy

 

Day Adventures Top

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Paragliding: Soar high above the bay of Fundy with Pegasus Paragliding at Diligent River. Tandem flights offered. 902-254-2972 Pegasus Paragliding
   
Kayaking: Bay of Fundy tour takes you from Advocate Harbour into the pristine area of Cape Chignecto Provincial Park with NovaShores Adventures. Your guides look forward to spoiling you with great snacks and delicious lunches while stopping to explore some of the many coves or islands. 866-638-4118 NovaShores Adventures
   
Tidal Bore Rafting: Experience the power of the Bay of Fundy tides and watch bald eagles soar above the cliffs by rafting the tidal bore on the Shubenacadie River with Shubenacadie River Runners 902-261-2770 or Tidal Bore Rafting Park 902-758-4032 Shubenacadie River Runners
Tidal Bore Rafting Park
   
Boat Excursions: Tour the Bay of Fundy coastline or go fishing on the bay and learn about the geological and human history of the area and a few good stories about local characters with Captain Randy of Fundy Adventure Tours 902-254-3664.  
   
Hiking Top

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Cape Chignecto Park - Fifty km of trails along the cliffs and beaches of the Fundy coast. The park is designed for day hiking or backpacking with wilderness campsites provided making this a wonderful 3 or 4 day hike. Trail heads located at Red Rocks near Advocate (40 km west of Parrsboro) and Eatonville (70 km west of Parrsboro). New trails to the "Three Sisters" rock formation are now open! Cape Chignecto Park
   
Partridge Island - Three km from Parrsboro town centre is Partridge Island, site of the original settlement of Parrsboro. A 1.5 km trail crosses the island to a look off offering magnificent views of Cape Blomidon, Cape Split and Spencer's Island.  
   
Kenomee Hiking Trails - Thirty five km east of Parrsboro turn left onto the River Phillip Road in Economy to access a network of hiking trails characterized by sculptured cliffs, volcanic rock pinnacles and water falls. Trails vary from 1 hr walk to Economy Falls to the 18 km Kenomee Canyon Trail. Wilderness campsites available. Kenomee Hiking Trails
   
Thomas' Cove - Thirty five km east of Parrsboro at the mouth of the Economy River. Spectacular views from 8 km of coastal and woodland trails.  
   
Ward's Falls - Eight km west of Parrsboro, 3 km trail follows Ward's Brook inland through mature forest to a canyon and water falls.  
   
Five Islands Provincial Park - 20 km west of Parrsboro, several well maintained trails of 3 to 5 km length explore the Fundy cliffs and shore. At low tide walk on the ocean floor to the nearest islands. Five Islands Park
   
Golfing Top

Area golf courses are located at:

Parrsboro Golf Club 902-254-2733   [9 holes] Parrsboro Golf Club
Springhill Golf Club 902-686-3870   [9 holes)]
Amherst Golf & Country Club 902-667-8730   [18 holes]
Truro Golf Club 902-893-2508   [18 holes]
Mountain Golf Club 902-893-2841   [18 holes]
Brookfield Golf Club 902-673-3352   [18 holes]

Summer Theatre Top

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Ship's Company Theatre - Professional theatre company featuring premiers and regionally themed productions in a new theatre built around the historic ship, the MV Kipawo, the former ferry that ran between Kingsport-Parrsboro-Wolfville. Performances daily (except Mondays) at 8:00pm, concerts Mondays at 7:30 pm. 902-254-3000 Ship's Company Theatre
   

2010 Season - Ship’s Company Theatre

Ship’s Company Theatre’s recently revealed the details of the many and varied offerings within the exciting upcoming theatre season in Parrsboro.

Fishing for Frank, a new play by Nova Scotia playwright Daniel Lillford, will receive its World Premiere on the theatre’s Mainstage June 30th through July 25th, directed by Linda Moore, former Artistic Director of Neptune Theatre, and starring Deborah Allen, Lee J. Campbell, Michael Chiasson, and Mary Vingoe. Daniel Lillford’s past productions have included Snow Dance (2008), The Mystery of Maddy Heisler (2006) which went on to Centaur Theatre in Montreal, and Apple Tree Road (1999).

The Net by New Brunswick playwright Marcel-Romain Theriault, will be staged for the first time in English in Atlantic Canada August 4th through the 29th. Directed by Matthew Tiffin, it will star Michael Chiasson, Wally MacKinnon, and a young male actor, to be announced.

 Jake’s Gift, a touching and nostalgic play by Julia Mackey, will play to public and school audiences in September.

 Marshall Button will bring his charismatic character Lucien to life on the theatres’ Second Stage July 28th, 29th and 30th.

 The popular Monday Night Concert Series will showcase Atlantic Canadian artists, performing a wide range of musical genres. First up will be Gospel/Pop singer and songwriter Chelsea Nisbett on July 12th. The captivating Calysto Steel Band will bring its lively sounds on July 19th. Colin Grant, a richly talented and innovative fiddler, will bring musical friends to the stage on July 26th. The band Lone Cloud combines native rhythms, pop, rock, and jazz to create a unique and dynamic sound, and will be featured on our stage on August 9th. Beatlemaniac Hal Bruce will return on on August 16th to thrill the crowd with his authentic and energetic delivery of timeless Beatles classics. Honky-tonk style artists Ryan Cook and Sunny Acres have been delighting fans with their catchy original tunes, reminiscent of the ‘hayride era’ of country music, and will play Parrsboro on August 23rd. The final concert in the series, this one on September 5th, the Sunday evening of the labour Day weekend, will feature the phenomenal Garret Mason and band in their fabulous funk and blues groove.

 The highly-anticipated Mainstage Special Event in September will bring back memories with ‘Take Me Home – a Musical Tribute to John Denver’, orchestrated by longtime Ship’s associate artist, Greg Simm. Three performances only – September 24th, 25th and a matinee on Sunday, September 26th.

   
Also, watch for KIDS' STAGE and other special events throughout the season!
1-800 565-SHOW

 

Fossil, Mineral Exhibits & Tours Top

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Fundy Geological Museum - Parrsboro. Open year round.
Winter hours: Tues. - Sat. 9-5 pm
Summer hours 9:30 - 5:30 pm 7 days a week		 Fundy Geological Museum
   
Rock and Mineral Shop - Parrsboro. Features displays of semi-precious stones, zeolites, fossils, and photographs and locally made jewelery. Parrsboro Rock & Mineral Shop
   
The Joggins Fossil Centre - Joggins. The centre features the world's largest collection of 300 million year old "Joggins Fossils" as well as exhibits of trilobites, brachiopods, bivalves, gastropods and fish fossils from around the world. Joggins has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Joggins Fossil Centre
   
Tysons' Fine Minerals - Parrsboro. Open daily except Wednesdays. Tysons' Fine Minerals



Festivals Top

Ship's Company Fiddle Camp, Parrsboro [May 21-23]  
   
Airsports and Parasailing Festival, Parrsboro [May 21-23]  
   
Classics by the Bay Festival, Parrsboro [June 25-27] Classics by the Bay
   
Dutch Mason Blues Festival, Truro Dutch Mason Blues Festival
   
Not Since Moses, Five Islands [Aug. 14] Not Since Moses
   
Nova Scotia Gem & Mineral Show, Parrsboro [Aug. 20-22] NS Gem & Mineral Show
   
Wild Blueberry Festival, Cumberland County [Aug. 20-Sept. 4] Wild Blueberry Festival

 

Museums Top

   
Fundy Geological Museum - Parrsboro.
Displays and interpretive exhibits of the geology, fossils and ecology of the Bay of Fundy; guided fossil and mineral walks.
Open year round.
Winter hours: Tues. - Sat. 9-5 pm
Summer hours 9:30 - 5:30 pm 7 days a week		 Fundy Geological Museum
   
Ottawa House-by-the-Sea Museum - Parrsboro.
Museum of local history and tearoom is located on the shore at Partridge Island.		 Ottawa House Museum
   
Age of Sail Heritage Centre - Port Greville.
Located on the site of an old ship building year in Port Greville about 0 km west of Parrsboro. Learn about rich shipbuilding heritage of the Fundy Shore.		 Age of Sail Museum
   
Joggins Fossil Centre - Joggins.
Located on Route 242 at Joggins is a centre for discovering rocks and fossils found on the beaches in this area. The beaches of Joggins have been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.		 Joggins Fossil Centre
   
Springhill Miner's Museum - Springhill.
Experience the depths of coal mine and hear stories of life in the mines and the tragic mine explosion. Located about 50 km from Parrsboro.		 Springhill Miner's Museum
   
Anne Murray Centre - Springhill.
Springhill is home of Anne Murray. This centre is a tribute to her career with a series of award winning presentations. 		Anne Murray Centre
   

 


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