Nikki's Guidebook
Attractions
While you are enjoying your stay, here are some great activities and interesting places you can check out.
Ship's Company Theatre is a professional theatre company located in the coastal community of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada. We are a prime centre for the production and development of Canadian and Atlantic theatre serving a local, regional and tourist audience since 1984. Our season begins in July and consists of two Mainstage plays, a Second Stage show, a Kid's stage production, our Concert Series, Youth Theatre Camps and much more! You are invited to join us to experience our award-winning theatre on the Parrsboro harbour. People come from all over for our theatre and music and to check out the unique architectural wonder that is our theatre as it is literally built around a ship - the historic MV Kipawo ferry boat. Make Ship's Company Theatre a stop on your vacation! Come be entertained by us and explore Bay of Fundy living and all it has to offer!
https://www.shipscompanytheatre.com/
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Ship's Company Theatre
18 Main StShip's Company Theatre is a professional theatre company located in the coastal community of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada. We are a prime centre for the production and development of Canadian and Atlantic theatre serving a local, regional and tourist audience since 1984. Our season begins in July and consists of two Mainstage plays, a Second Stage show, a Kid's stage production, our Concert Series, Youth Theatre Camps and much more! You are invited to join us to experience our award-winning theatre on the Parrsboro harbour. People come from all over for our theatre and music and to check out the unique architectural wonder that is our theatre as it is literally built around a ship - the historic MV Kipawo ferry boat. Make Ship's Company Theatre a stop on your vacation! Come be entertained by us and explore Bay of Fundy living and all it has to offer!
https://www.shipscompanytheatre.com/
Visit fundygeo.checkfront.com/reserve to book a gallery visit or beach tour. Travel back in time 200 million years to see Canada's oldest dinosaur bones found on the shores of the Bay of Fundy. Learn about the world's highest tides, ancient animals and geological events from the Carboniferous through Jurassic periods. Gems, minerals, and fossils, there's something for everyone. Peer into the Fossil Research Lab and talk to the Museum Staff about the latest fossil or mineral discoveries. Walking beach Tours, horseback tours, and many special events offered throughout the summer and fall! Check social media or booking site for details.
https://fundygeological.novascotia.ca/
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Fundy Geological Museum
162 Two Islands RdVisit fundygeo.checkfront.com/reserve to book a gallery visit or beach tour. Travel back in time 200 million years to see Canada's oldest dinosaur bones found on the shores of the Bay of Fundy. Learn about the world's highest tides, ancient animals and geological events from the Carboniferous through Jurassic periods. Gems, minerals, and fossils, there's something for everyone. Peer into the Fossil Research Lab and talk to the Museum Staff about the latest fossil or mineral discoveries. Walking beach Tours, horseback tours, and many special events offered throughout the summer and fall! Check social media or booking site for details.
https://fundygeological.novascotia.ca/
The Ottawa House By-The-Sea Museum is owned and operated by the Parrsborough Shore Historical Society. Ottawa House represents an important segment of Cumberland County’s history at the time of Confederation and illustrates mid-eighteenth century architecture, economic and cultural development. It is believed to be the oldest building on the Parrsboro Shore and one of the oldest in the province of Nova Scotia.
Great place for History buffs:)
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Ottawa House By-The-Sea Museum
1155 Whitehall RdThe Ottawa House By-The-Sea Museum is owned and operated by the Parrsborough Shore Historical Society. Ottawa House represents an important segment of Cumberland County’s history at the time of Confederation and illustrates mid-eighteenth century architecture, economic and cultural development. It is believed to be the oldest building on the Parrsboro Shore and one of the oldest in the province of Nova Scotia.
Great place for History buffs:)
Parrsboro Golf Club
984 Two Islands RdSpirit Reins Ranch is a small farm located near the picturesque coastal town of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. Daily tours are offered on the beach or along forest trails. http://spiritreinsranch.com/
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Spirit Reins Ranch
432 Prospect RdSpirit Reins Ranch is a small farm located near the picturesque coastal town of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. Daily tours are offered on the beach or along forest trails. http://spiritreinsranch.com/
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 is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
http://jogginsfossilcliffs.net/centre/
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Joggins Fossil Cliffs Centre
100 Main StThe 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 is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
http://jogginsfossilcliffs.net/centre/
Food scene
An absolute gem in downtown Parrsboro. Delicious food, great staff, intimate ambiance.
Gluten free and Vegetarian options. It never disappoints!
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BlackRock Bistro
151 Main StAn absolute gem in downtown Parrsboro. Delicious food, great staff, intimate ambiance.
Gluten free and Vegetarian options. It never disappoints!
Located a quick drive from the cottage, this family style restaurant is a great spot to have a bite to eat.
Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Reservations, Parking Available, Full Bar.
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Glooscap Restaurant & Lounge
758 Upper Main StLocated a quick drive from the cottage, this family style restaurant is a great spot to have a bite to eat.
Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Reservations, Parking Available, Full Bar.
A short drive around the harbour you will find this restaurant on Pier Road, known for their fried seafood and fish. Enjoy stunning views of the Parrsboro Lighthouse and you may also see our Pinky Cove Cottage across the harbour.
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service
https://m.facebook.com/HarbourViewRestaurantParrsboro/
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Harbour View
476 Pier RdA short drive around the harbour you will find this restaurant on Pier Road, known for their fried seafood and fish. Enjoy stunning views of the Parrsboro Lighthouse and you may also see our Pinky Cove Cottage across the harbour.
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service
https://m.facebook.com/HarbourViewRestaurantParrsboro/
Tim Hortons
4019 Eastern AveSmall batch craft beer, located in Downtown Parrsboro.
By the Bay Blonde, Sailor's Delight Irish Red, Parrsboro Porter and Fundy Fog American Pale Ale.
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Two Islands Brewing
169 Main StSmall batch craft beer, located in Downtown Parrsboro.
By the Bay Blonde, Sailor's Delight Irish Red, Parrsboro Porter and Fundy Fog American Pale Ale.
The Co-Op is a fully stocked grocery store located on Main Street in Parrsboro. It will have all of your grocery needs to make your stay with us feel like home.
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Co-op - Parrsboro
228 Main StThe Co-Op is a fully stocked grocery store located on Main Street in Parrsboro. It will have all of your grocery needs to make your stay with us feel like home.
Sightseeing
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.
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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.
The Parrsboro Lighthouse can be viewed right from the cottage. You can also take a short drive to Pier Road, and view it from across the harbour. Lots of parking right beside the delicious Harbour View Restaurant. Take in the stunning views and keep an eye out for our Pinky Cove Cottage, as it can be seen across the way:)
Parrsboro Lighthouse
The Parrsboro Lighthouse can be viewed right from the cottage. You can also take a short drive to Pier Road, and view it from across the harbour. Lots of parking right beside the delicious Harbour View Restaurant. Take in the stunning views and keep an eye out for our Pinky Cove Cottage, as it can be seen across the way:)
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. https://parks.novascotia.ca/park/five-islands
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Five Islands Provincial Park
618 Bentley Branch Rd20 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. https://parks.novascotia.ca/park/five-islands
Day Trips
Attractions located a short drive from the cottage.
50 kms from the cottage in Advocate,NS.
Enjoy panoramic views of where the Bay of Fundy runs into the Minas Channel.
On site there is an interpreted trail. There is also a Guesthouse and Restaurant.
Cape d’Or Coastal Park
50 kms from the cottage in Advocate,NS.
Enjoy panoramic views of where the Bay of Fundy runs into the Minas Channel.
On site there is an interpreted trail. There is also a Guesthouse and Restaurant.
Located 64km from the cottage, in Advocate, NS. Towering 180 m (600 ft.) sea cliffs rise from the Bay of Fundy, while the world's highest tides lap at their base. Best described as a wilderness park, it has 29 km (18 mi.) of pristine coastline, deep valleys, sheltered coves, rare plants, and remnant old-growth forests.
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Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
1108 West Advocate RoadLocated 64km from the cottage, in Advocate, NS. Towering 180 m (600 ft.) sea cliffs rise from the Bay of Fundy, while the world's highest tides lap at their base. Best described as a wilderness park, it has 29 km (18 mi.) of pristine coastline, deep valleys, sheltered coves, rare plants, and remnant old-growth forests.
A not-to-be-missed seaside village with a bustling Main Street, you'll find a craft brewery, farmers' market, handmade chocolates, fresh baked goodies, chowder, bike rentals and restored rail cars that are now an inn, all within a one-kilometre stretch.
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Tatamagouche
A not-to-be-missed seaside village with a bustling Main Street, you'll find a craft brewery, farmers' market, handmade chocolates, fresh baked goodies, chowder, bike rentals and restored rail cars that are now an inn, all within a one-kilometre stretch.
A scenic 1.5 hour drive to Confederation Bridge, the access into Prince Edward Island.
The toll rates since January 2022 are $50.25 for a two-axle automobile and $8.50 for each additional axle. Motorcycles are charged $20.00.
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Samveldisbrúin
Confederation BridgeA scenic 1.5 hour drive to Confederation Bridge, the access into Prince Edward Island.
The toll rates since January 2022 are $50.25 for a two-axle automobile and $8.50 for each additional axle. Motorcycles are charged $20.00.
Located 184km south from the cottage.
Some highlights include:
-Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- Alexander Keith’s Brewery
-Old Town Clock
-Waterfront Boardwalk
-Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
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Halifax
Located 184km south from the cottage.
Some highlights include:
-Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- Alexander Keith’s Brewery
-Old Town Clock
-Waterfront Boardwalk
-Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
A charming, historic fishing village and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Wander through the colourful, incredibly photogenic streets. Visit the replica of the historic Bluenose ship (yes, the one on our coins!), take a tour of the Ironworks Distillery, or sample some heavenly fish and chips from the South Shore Fish Shack.
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Lunenburg
A charming, historic fishing village and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Wander through the colourful, incredibly photogenic streets. Visit the replica of the historic Bluenose ship (yes, the one on our coins!), take a tour of the Ironworks Distillery, or sample some heavenly fish and chips from the South Shore Fish Shack.