Parrsboro

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Located on the Bay of Fundy in the heart of the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark, Parrsboro is the ideal place to explore and experience the rise and fall of the world’s highest tides and the story of Pangea.

The lighthouse view overlooking the harbour is one of the best in the province and showcases both the horizontal and vertical extremes of the impressive Fundy tides. In addition to the view, the Parrsboro area is the most significant place on earth for harnessing tidal energy.

The Fundy tides are not the only big deal in town. Parrsboro is where Canada’s oldest dinosaurs once roamed! The Fundy Geological Museum shares the area’s rich 350-million-year history of fossils, stones and dinosaur bones with exhibits and guided beach tours.

Don’t-Miss Activities in Parrsboro

Fundy Geological Museum

Walk in the footsteps of Canada’s oldest dinosaurs and explore Nova Scotia’s ancient geologic past
The Bay of Fundy the world’s highest tides erode the majestic sea cliffs to reveal half a billion years of geological history
Visit the museum’s dynamic exhibit gallery to learn about the area’s Triassic and Jurassic landscapes and peer into the Fossil Research Lab to see museum staff cleaning and studying new fossils found in the area

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Ship's Company Theatre

Experience award-winning theatre on the Parrsboro harbour in a theatre venue that incorporates the MV Kipawo, last of the Minas Basin ferries
Season commences on July 1st with two Mainstage plays, a Second Stage play, a Kid’s Stage production, our Monday Night Concert Series, and Youth Theatre Camps
A prime centre for the production and development of Canadian and Atlantic theatre

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Clarke Head Arch Ocean Floor Tour

Hike 6 km of breathtaking Bay of Fundy coastline in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark.
Explore extraordinary prehistoric rock formations, created more than 200 million years ago.
Learn to identify marble, limestone, shale, sandstone, conglomerate, and igneous rocks.

Clarke Head Arch Ocean Floor Tour

Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE)

Visitor Centre overlooks the technology test site in the Bay of Fundy
Learn about this leading Canadian research centre that is studying the potential for tidal turbines to operator within the Bay of Fundy
Interactive displays and videos, sustainable architecture, striking view of the world’s most powerful tidal energy site

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Spirit Reins Ranch

Take part in an incredible adventure as you ride horseback along the beach at low tide
Make it an overnight getaway! Enjoy a 3-hour horseback tour on the Bay of Fundy floor and sieve for fossils with a museum expert, then stay overnight at a nearby accommodation.
Personalized rides for all skill levels from first time to advanced

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Fossils on Horseback Overnight Getaway

Enjoy a one-night stay in a cozy two-bedroom cottage and start the next morning with a locally inspired breakfast
Ride along the ocean floor and scenic Bay of Fundy coastline in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark
Arrive to an active fossil dig and sieve for dinosaur bones and unique minerals guided by an expert from Fundy Geological Museum.

Fossils on Horseback Overnight Getaway

Parrsboro and Area Videos

People running in the Not Since Moses Race on the bay of fundy ocean floor — Not Since Moses Run – Race on the Ocean Floor

Guided Tours in Parrsboro and Area

Clarke Head Arch Ocean Floor Tour

$45 – $180/Per Person

Take a guided coastal hiking tour at low tide to Clarke Head Arch in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark

Parrsboro
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Meeting of the Waters Tour

$50 – $200/Per Person

Take a thrilling ocean floor tour in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark & experience a rare phenomenon with expert insights from your guide!

Parrsboro
June 12, 2025 – August 13, 2025

Bay of Fundy Beach Ride

$150/Per Person

Travel past farmland, through wooded trails, and along the oldest road in Parrsboro as you head to the iconic Bay of Fundy ocean floor by horseback…

Parrsboro
April 1, 2025 – December 1, 2025

Foraging Fundy Dulse

$45 – $180/Per Person

Discover a Nova Scotia delicacy and learn how to harvest, prepare and use dulse – a famed, umami sea snack and seasoning, in the Cliffs of Fundy…

Parrsboro
June 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025

Cobequid Mountain Range Trail Ride

$190/Per Person

Take in vistas of the beautiful Bay of Fundy from horseback high above the coastline along the Cobequid hills, an ancient part of the Appalachians…

Parrsboro
April 1, 2025 – December 1, 2025

Sunset or Sunrise Bay of Fundy Beach Hike

$45 – $180/Per Person

Bask in golden hour glow on a variety Bay of Fundy beach hikes varying in terrain, distance & difficulty, with expert, local insights along the way!

Parrsboro
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Tidal Floor & Clarke Head Horseback Tour

$185/Per Person

Enjoy stunning coastal scenery, from horseback, on a guided tour along the magnificent Bay of Fundy, within the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark.