Attractions

Cape Chignecto Provincial Park – Website

Hiking, beaches, nature, extraordinary scenery.

Five Islands Provincial Park – Website

Incredible views of 225-million-year old geological formations – such as Old Wife and the Five Islands (Moose, Diamond, Long, Egg and Pinnacle), beachcombing, rock collecting, hiking, clam digging, and more.

Kenomee Trail System – Website

A network of hiking trails in West Colchester which highlight the Economy River, gorges, waterfalls and the Economy River Wilderness Area.

Partridge Island Lookoff and Hiking Trails – Website

Only 2 miles from Main Street, Parrsboro.

Cliffs of Fundy Geopark – Website

The Cliffs of Fundy Geopark spans 165km of scenic shoreline from the Portaupique River to Apple River, an area known as the Parrsboro Shore. It boasts over 40 Geosites – stunning examples of earth’s history like Wasson Bluff fossils and minerals, Cape d’Or basalt, the Five Islands fault, and more. The area is an aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark, a designation awarded to an area of international geological significance. Interspersed with impressive geology shaped by the Bay of Fundy tides are historical sites, cultural sites, and a vibrant arts and food scene.

Parrsboro Golf Club – Website

Spirit Reins Ranch – Website

EAT

• Age of Sail – Port Hole Café (seasonal)
• Glooscap Restaurant and Lounge
• Harbourview Restaurant (seasonal)
• Salty Spoon
• Ships Company Theatre – Starboard Café (seasonal)
• Tim Hortons
• Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café

DRINK

• Nova Scotia Liquor Commission
• Two Islands Brewery (Liz Yorke is a shareholder)

FOOD SHOP/PICKUP/TAKEOUT

• Advocate County Store Ritestop
• Back Street Bakery
• Crossroads Food Market
• House on the Hill Market
• High Tide Take Out
• Ken’s  Grocery Store, Parrsboro
• Pizza L’Amore
• Wheaton’s Irving Station (snacks and prepared food from House on the Hill Market)
• Wrights Pharmasave (snacks, treats, groceries)