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Parrsboro | Nova Scotia

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Fundy Geological Museum

The Bay of Fundy has the world’s highest tides, and the erosion caused by the tide and waves has exposed internationally significant fossils like those in Parrsboro. The cliffs along the Minas Basin to the east and west of Parrsboro contain fossils of prehistoric animals and plants.

Displayed at the Fundy Geological Museum, you can find Canada’s oldest dinosaur fossils. The extensive collection of fossils at the museum is something you need to see in person.

Additionally, you can partake in tours and experiences that take you onto the shore of the fossil cliffs, where you can look for fossils yourself. You’re not allowed to take anything home, but whatever fossils you find, you can have a worker examine and explain what you have.

Maybe you’ll find the next dinosaur!

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Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE)

The Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy visitor centre is open to the public and free. The centre has interactive exhibits and displays, a small theatre room, and spaces for research work.

FORCE is a research centre that looks at tidal stream technology to understand and implement the technology for Canada’s clean energy. The extreme tides from the Bay of Fundy are a perfect location for harnessing waterpower. The exhibits explain the research efforts, technology, and environmental impacts—a great place to visit for adults and older kids.

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Spirit Reins Ranch

Spirit Reins Ranch is a small farm that offers packages for horseback riding tours and adventures like tidal floor fossil tours, wooded trail rides and Bay of Fundy beach tours. The ranch gives private riding lessons and summer horse camps for kids from 8-15 that run for four days.

At these camps, children can learn about horsemanship, horseback riding, grooming/bathing, and stable duties. The kids enjoy games and activities and participate in a fun horse show.

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Ship’s Company Theatre

Ship’s Company Theatre is a theatre company founded in 1984 and features productions of Canadian works, especially new works from Maritime writers. The production season runs from July to October and shows three mainstage plays, a stage specifically for new artists and a kid’s stage.

Anyone can purchase tickets online or at the onsite box office. Youth can attend drama camps where they learn from professional actors and educators. Classes are kept small, so each child gets individual attention and care. All experience levels are welcome.

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Partridge Island Trail and Look-off

The Partridge Island Trail and Look-off is a 1.5 km hiking trail and a look-off tower with a picnic area. The first small section of the trail is the most challenging, and there are several benches along the trail for rest stops. It takes about 45 minutes total for an average fitness person. At the look-off is an interpretive panel explaining the view. It’s not uncommon to spot an eagle, deer, or other wildlife during the relatively short hike, and the look-off is picture-worthy.

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Ottawa House by the Sea Museum

Another stop is the Ottawa House By-The-Sea Museum. Ottawa House was built in 1775. It was the summer home of Father of Confederation Sir Charles Tupper in 1860.

 

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The museum contains hundreds of artifacts portraying daily life, culture, and industry for over 200 years. Ottawa House has many items from the past, including tools, glass, china and furniture. There’s also a transportation display and models of sea vessels.

To top off your visit, grab an ice cream cone and look at the view from the Ottawa House overlooking the Bay of Fundy.

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Age of Sail Heritage Centre

A wealth of information in the form of pictures, videos, story-telling, models, artifacts and exhibits at the Age of Sail Heritage Centre explores the history of local communities, shipbuilding, lumbering, and seafaring. The Centre includes a memorial for the lives lost at sea, and known stories of some can be found in the museum. With thousands of artifacts, the Centre has lots to see and learn, and some displays change periodically to keep things fresh. Enjoy a stop at the café and gift shop before you go.

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