Guidebook for Five Islands
Food Scene
Absolutely the freshest clams & chips, harvested locally; plus a varied menu. A favourite with the locals!
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Diane's
879 Nova Scotia Trunk 2Absolutely the freshest clams & chips, harvested locally; plus a varied menu. A favourite with the locals!
Casual dining with fresh local produce and features a Wine Bar.
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BlackRock Bistro
151 Main StCasual dining with fresh local produce and features a Wine Bar.
Granny's
1193 Nova Scotia Trunk 2Great for take-out or eat-in and features an ice cream bar for those hot summer days.
Glooscap Restaurant & Lounge
758 Upper Main StGreat family dining
Harbour View
476 Pier RdFresh seafood and great scenery at the beach.
Two Islands Brewing
169 Main StLocal craft brewery along the main street in Parrsboro
Essentials
Carries most everything you may need from batteries to bread to brake fluid! Friendly staff and fresh produce everyday.
Masstown Market - Five Islands
Carries most everything you may need from batteries to bread to brake fluid! Friendly staff and fresh produce everyday.
Co-op - Parrsboro
228 Main StGood variety and good prices.
Arts & Culture
Fundy Geological Museum
162 Two Islands RdView fossils and dinosaur bones found in this area.
Varied live theatre and musical performances throughout the summer season.
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Ship's Company Theatre
18 Main StVaried live theatre and musical performances throughout the summer season.
Exhibits on the life and musical accomplishments of Anne Murray, gift shop on premises.
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Anne Murray Centre
36 Main StExhibits on the life and musical accomplishments of Anne Murray, gift shop on premises.
Miner's Memorial
83 Glooscap TrailTour a mine and view the exhibits on mining in the area.
Age of Sail Heritage Museum
8334 NS-209Parks & Nature
Joggins Fossil Cliffs Centre
100 Main StBeautiful and educational
600 hectares of protected parkland with several hiking trails. Outstanding cliff and ocean views.
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Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
1108 West Advocate Road600 hectares of protected parkland with several hiking trails. Outstanding cliff and ocean views.
Shopping
Home-crafted Gouda cheeses and unique Dutch treats.
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That Dutchman's Cheese Farm
132 Brown RdHome-crafted Gouda cheeses and unique Dutch treats.
Great Village Antiques Group Shop
8728 Nova Scotia 2Several antique stores to browse through for treasures.
A one-stop shopping area for groceries, baked goods, restaurant, unique gifts, liquor store, fish shop & restaurant on-site. Propane available at gas station also.
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Masstown Market
Nova Scotia 2A one-stop shopping area for groceries, baked goods, restaurant, unique gifts, liquor store, fish shop & restaurant on-site. Propane available at gas station also.
Groceries and 2 levels of unique shopping - everything from fine china to unique furniture. Definitely worth the stop.
Dominion Chair General Store
5637 Nova Scotia Trunk 2Groceries and 2 levels of unique shopping - everything from fine china to unique furniture. Definitely worth the stop.
Sightseeing
The Lighthouse on Cape d'Or
1 Cape Dor RdSpectacular views of ocean and cliffs