Things To See & Do Around Parrsboro
Wild Caraway
Harbour View Restaurant
Harbour View Restaurant
Wild Caraway Restaruant & Café is an award-winning restaurant that provides guests with affordable, delicious, locally sourced meals served in a uniquely colourful setting overlooking the world-famous tides of the Bay of Fundy.
Harbour View Restaurant
Harbour View Restaurant
Harbour View Restaurant
Harbour View Restaurant is a seasonal restaurant in picturesque Parrsboro. You can enjoy delicious local seafood while taking in the breathtaking views of the worlds highest tides, the Parrsboro lighthouse and the many boats passing through.
Two Islands Brewery
Harbour View Restaurant
Fundy Geological Museum
Two Islands Brewing is a small craft brewery located here in Parrsboro. They produce quality beers that will appeal to both those who prefer traditional beers, and those who like to experiment with more modern flavour profiles.
Fundy Geological Museum
Fundy Geological Museum
Fundy Geological Museum
The Fundy Geological Museum is a geological museum in Parrsboro. It first opened in 1993. It has received over 300,000 visitors since it opened, averaging more than 21,000 per year. The museum is part of the Nova Scotia Museum system.
Ship's Company Theatre
Fundy Geological Museum
Ship's Company Theatre
Ship’s Company Theatre has been producing theatre and providing arts programming for almost 4 decades in Parrsboro. Throughout a summer we see thousands of people from all over Nova Scotia and beyond come to check out The Ship.
Ottawa House Museum
Fundy Geological Museum
Ship's Company Theatre
Ottawa House represents an important segment of Cumberland County’s history and illustrates mid-eighteenth century architecture, economic and cultural development. It is believed to be the one of the oldest buildings in the province of Nova Scotia.
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Joggins Fossil Cliffs is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the highest tides in the world reveal the most complete fossil record of the “Coal Age,” 100 million years before the dinosaurs.
Age of Sail Museum
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Overlooking the tidal Greville River, the Age of Sail pays tribute to the heritage of the communities along the Minas Channel. Through pictures, videos, story telling, models, artifacts and hands-on exhibits, the museum brings to life the history of shipbuilding, lumbering and local community lives.
Arts & Recreation
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Glooscap Restaurant & Lounge
Nestled in the heart of the "Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO GeoPark," Parrsboro is surrounded by plenty of places to beachcomb, hike into a waterfall, or take in sweeping ocean views. Additionally, Parrsboro is home to many artists who find inspiration along the Fundy coastline, and who maintain art galleries and shops in the region.
Glooscap Restaurant & Lounge
Glooscap Restaurant & Lounge
Glooscap Restaurant & Lounge
Located at 758 Upper Main St in Parrsboro, the Glooscap Restaurant & Lounge is locally owned and operated. Featuring a wide variety of fare, you should always leave room for a slice of pie!
Pizza L'Amore
Glooscap Restaurant & Lounge
Pizza L'Amore
Pizza L'Amore is located in the heart of town and is a fantastic place for a take-away meal. Pizza L'Amore stays open later than anyone in town and is the perfect place to grab a snack later in the evening!
Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark
What is a UNESCO Global Geopark?
What is a UNESCO Global Geopark?
What is a UNESCO Global Geopark?
A UNESCO Global Geopark designation celebrates globally significant connections between geology, local communities, culture, and nature.
A UNESCO Global Geopark designation celebrates globally significant connections between geology, local communities, culture, and nature. Click button to learn more.
Exploring the Geopark
What is a UNESCO Global Geopark?
What is a UNESCO Global Geopark?
From Debert to Apple River, follow the stunning Bay of Fundy shoreline to explore the many attractions, experiences and geological wonders within the Geopark. See cliffs towering 300 feet over the world's highest tides, visit spectacular provincial parks featuring hiking trails, island views, and stunning rock formations.
Bay of Fundy Tides
What is a UNESCO Global Geopark?
Bay of Fundy Tides
The Bay of Fundy is home of the world's highest tides which rise and fall quickly. Be sure to check Bay of Fundy tide times before visiting beaches and shoreline attractions in this region.
Because the tides are forever shaping this unique landscape, keep a safe distance from the edge and base of cliffs while exploring the Geopark.
Sample 4-day itinerary in Parrsboro
One of the most common things we hear at check-out is: "if I'd know there was this much to see and do, we would've stayed longer!" In order to help our guests, here is a sample four day itinerary you might use to enhance your Parrsboro experience!
Day 1:
- Morning: Start your day with a visit to the Fundy Geological Museum, which showcases the unique geology of the area and the fossils found in the rocks along the Bay of Fundy. Then head out to the pier (which we recommend visiting twice -- once at high tide and again for low tide). If the tide is out, take your first beach walk making sure to keep your eyes peeled for treasures in the sand.
- Afternoon: After a lunch at the Harbourview Restaurant, visit Ottawa House By-The-Sea Museum, the former summer home of Sir Charles Tupper, a Father of Confederation and former Prime Minister of Canada. Learn about the history of the area and the important role it played in Canadian politics. Dinner at the Blackrock Bistro or the Glooscap Restaurant.
- Evening option: Take in a show at Ship's Company Theatre which hosts a variety of productions throughout the summer.
Day 2:
- Morning: Take a scenic drive to Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. This park offers over 60 km of hiking trails along the rugged coastline, through old-growth forests, and over impressive cliffs.
- Afternoon: Visit the picturesque Cape d'Or lighthouse for iconic views of the cliffs and the sound of the roaring surf. Don't miss the Wild Caraway while you are here (open Thursdays-Mondays by reservation).
Day 3:
- Morning: Take a guided tour of the nearby Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases the world's most complete fossil record of the "Coal Age" period.
- Afternoon: Zip over to Springhill, NS for lunch at Sociables Pub & Eatery then walk across the street to visit the Anne Murray Centre. Then off to the Springhill Miner's Museum. Once you're back in Parrsboro, don't forget to make a stop at Two Island Brewery for a hand-crafted beer, eats, and frequent live music & events.
Day 4:
- Morning: Spend a leisurely morning in downtown Parrsboro visiting the many little shops about town OR enjoy a round of golf at the Parrsboro Golf Course with its AMAZING panoramic views of the Bay!
- Afternoon: Visit our friends at Spirit Reins Ranch for a 3-hour horseback ride on the beach. Ask about the clam bake option on a private beach -- the perfect end to a perfect Parrsboro get-away!
Enjoy your trip to Parrsboro, Nova Scotia!
