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Food scene
Granny's
1193 Nova Scotia Trunk 2Specializing in Fantastic Local Seafood, minutes away.
Diane's
879 Nova Scotia Trunk 2World Famous Clam Dinners
New building, great food. Offering eat in and take out, licensed dining.
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Glooscap Restaurant & Lounge
758 Upper Main StNew building, great food. Offering eat in and take out, licensed dining.
Oceanfront dining at its best. Licensed dining, eat in or take out. Breathtaking views. Terrific food, and of course, specializing in local seafood.
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Harbour View
476 Pier RdOceanfront dining at its best. Licensed dining, eat in or take out. Breathtaking views. Terrific food, and of course, specializing in local seafood.
Stop in for a sample of locally brewed craft beers which range from traditional to modern flavor profiles. As a bonus the Rising Tide Bakery is at the same location for freshly baked breads and treats.
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Two Islands Brewing
169 Main StStop in for a sample of locally brewed craft beers which range from traditional to modern flavor profiles. As a bonus the Rising Tide Bakery is at the same location for freshly baked breads and treats.
This is a hidden gem in an historic building in the heart of Parrsboro. With a variety of options on its menu, you will be sure to find something for everyone.
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BlackRock Bistro
151 Main StThis is a hidden gem in an historic building in the heart of Parrsboro. With a variety of options on its menu, you will be sure to find something for everyone.
Pat's Boardwok
3397 Nova Scotia 2Great Chinese and Canadian Cuisine just minutes away.
For nearly 15 years, Wild Caraway has been a cherished culinary gem, nestled in the heart of this breathtaking coastal community. Well worth the drive to Advocate Harbour.
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Wild Caraway
3721 NS-209For nearly 15 years, Wild Caraway has been a cherished culinary gem, nestled in the heart of this breathtaking coastal community. Well worth the drive to Advocate Harbour.
Sightseeing
Incredible Hiking Trails. Economy Falls trail is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Economy Falls was renowned for its beauty and geology since the days of Darwin. Some of the oldest rocks in Nova Scotia can be found here. In the early 1900's an apron was built to allow logs to cross the falls on their way down the river to a waiting scow at the mouth of the Economy River
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Economy River Falls Trailhead
Incredible Hiking Trails. Economy Falls trail is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Economy Falls was renowned for its beauty and geology since the days of Darwin. Some of the oldest rocks in Nova Scotia can be found here. In the early 1900's an apron was built to allow logs to cross the falls on their way down the river to a waiting scow at the mouth of the Economy River
Ward Falls
Five Islands Provincial Park
618 Bentley Branch RdHiking Trails, Beach, Fantastic views.
Another breathtaking park in the area to visit.
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Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
1108 West Advocate RoadAnother breathtaking park in the area to visit.
A hike for the more experienced hiker but the destination is well worth the effort. Only one of the many beautiful waterfall hikes of the area.
Harrington Falls Trail
1357 Lynn RdA hike for the more experienced hiker but the destination is well worth the effort. Only one of the many beautiful waterfall hikes of the area.
The trails at Thomas Cove have spectacular, panoramic views of the Cobequid Mountains, Five Islands, and the South Shore of the Minas Basin.
Thomas Cove Coastal Reserve
654 Economy Point RdThe trails at Thomas Cove have spectacular, panoramic views of the Cobequid Mountains, Five Islands, and the South Shore of the Minas Basin.
McAlese Brook Falls (Hidden Falls)
Short Hike for beginners
Choose your hike: Steep climb to the top of the Island for breathtaking panoramic views or take the shoreline trail for some beach combing and rock hounding.
Partridge Island, Parrsboro, NS B0M 1S0, i-Canada
Choose your hike: Steep climb to the top of the Island for breathtaking panoramic views or take the shoreline trail for some beach combing and rock hounding.
Family Fun
Five Islands Lighthouse Park within walking distance. Beautiful scenery, Playground, Outdoor Games, Covered Picnic Area, and Washrooms. Fun for the whole Family.
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Five Islands Lighthouse
Broderick LaneFive Islands Lighthouse Park within walking distance. Beautiful scenery, Playground, Outdoor Games, Covered Picnic Area, and Washrooms. Fun for the whole Family.
Dutch goods and of course their famous cheese made on site.
Also a fantastic nature hike with a variety of friendly animals for the whole family to enjoy.
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That Dutchman's Cheese Farm
132 Brown RdDutch goods and of course their famous cheese made on site.
Also a fantastic nature hike with a variety of friendly animals for the whole family to enjoy.
This Cliffs of Fundy Geopark Welcome Center provides pictures, videos, interpretive panels, as well as trained interpreters to explain the geology, history and culture of this amazing shoreline. The center also provides hiking trail information for local trails.
Cobequid Interpretation Centre
3246 Nova Scotia 2This Cliffs of Fundy Geopark Welcome Center provides pictures, videos, interpretive panels, as well as trained interpreters to explain the geology, history and culture of this amazing shoreline. The center also provides hiking trail information for local trails.
Specializing in Canadian minerals, doing much of our own collecting, but we also stock international minerals, jewelry, carvings, works of art & some fossils. Great place to purchase that perfect souvenir.
Tysons' Fine Minerals
114 Lambs Hill RdSpecializing in Canadian minerals, doing much of our own collecting, but we also stock international minerals, jewelry, carvings, works of art & some fossils. Great place to purchase that perfect souvenir.
General Store
Visit this popular Market for fresh fruit, seafood, deli meats, baked goods, and ice cream. With a large grocery section, gift shopping, fireworks and Garden Center, this is a must see. Seven Minutes from accommodations.
Davis General Store & Fish Market
1151 Nova Scotia Trunk 2Visit this popular Market for fresh fruit, seafood, deli meats, baked goods, and ice cream. With a large grocery section, gift shopping, fireworks and Garden Center, this is a must see. Seven Minutes from accommodations.
Entertainment
Parrsboro's very own professional theatre company emphasizing new works from Maritime writers.
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Ship's Company Theatre
18 Main StParrsboro's very own professional theatre company emphasizing new works from Maritime writers.
This nine hole course has been described as one of the most scenic in Canada. A must visit for the golf enthusiast.
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Parrsboro Golf Club
984 Two Islands RdThis nine hole course has been described as one of the most scenic in Canada. A must visit for the golf enthusiast.
Just outside of Parrsboro, this ranch offers trail riding packages for beginners to experienced riders. Fantastic views whether on the beach or through the woods. A great way to see the spend the day and see the sights.
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Spirit Reins Ranch
432 Prospect RdJust outside of Parrsboro, this ranch offers trail riding packages for beginners to experienced riders. Fantastic views whether on the beach or through the woods. A great way to see the spend the day and see the sights.
Museum
Explore an ancient Nova Scotia and travel back in time 200-million years ago with dinosaurs roamed the Earth, with the Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia.
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Fundy Geological Museum
162 Two Islands RdExplore an ancient Nova Scotia and travel back in time 200-million years ago with dinosaurs roamed the Earth, with the Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia.
Immerse yourself in our rich seafaring and rum-running history
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Ottawa House By-The-Sea Museum
1155 Whitehall RdImmerse yourself in our rich seafaring and rum-running history
Overlooking the tidal Greville River, the center 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.
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Age of Sail Heritage Museum
8334 NS-209Overlooking the tidal Greville River, the center 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.