Tucked away on the Northern Shore of the Minas Basin, approximately 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the /Transportation-Canada highway, less that two hours drive to the airports of Moncton and Halifax. The area was explored by Samuel de Champlain.. In 1776, a 2000 acre grant of land to Messrs. Avery, Bacon and Lockhart was given on condition that they operate a passenger & cattle ferry connecting Partridge Island (the original settlement) to Windsor (which ran until the end of World War II). The settlement being renamed in 1784 in honour of Governor Parr, who was the current Governor of Nova Scotia. At the turn of the 20th century, Parrsboro was second only to Halifax in the number of Canadian east coast sailing ships. With the emergency landing of the Handley-Page airplane "Atlantic" in October 1919, the repaired "Atlantic" carried the first international air mail from Canada to the United States.
Parrsboro gives a view of the world's highest tides, which here run 12-15 metres (40 to 50 feet) twice a day. You can view the tides from Glooscap Park, Partridge Island or Government Pier.
Summer attractions include Old Home Week and Nova Scotia's Gem and Mineral Show. Enjoy "Tea with the Mayor" every Friday in July and August at the VIC. Listen to our own Parrsboro Citizen's Band occasionally on Sunday nights throughout the summer.
The Centre overlookes the tidal Greville River, pays tribute to the lumbering and shipbuilding heritage of the communities along the Minas Channel. Exhibits include pictures, videos, models, artifacts and hands-on exhibits, and an interesting collection of shipbuilders tolls and hand crafted model ships. Visit the blacksmith shop, the Port Greville Lighthouse and the gift shop & tearoom, or take a walk along the beautiful beaches and riverbanks. The resident genealogist can assist with local genealogical records. The Centre was recipient of the Lieutenant's Governor's Award for Architectural Design and the FNSH Heritage Built Award 1995.
Operated by: Greville Bay Shipbuilding Museum Society, Open May 19-20 & May 25-26: Sat & Sun 10:00 am-6:00 pm; June 1-September 30: daily 10:00 am-6:00 pm; subject to change remainder of year by appointment. Admission fee; tour/groups rates.
This important and exciting Museum exhibits minerals (including Nova Scotia amethyst), Triassic and Jurassic fossils from the nearby Minas Basin, and models that help the visitor explore prehistoric landscape and life in the Bay of Fundy region. The Museum is set against a natural backdrop featuring the world's highest tides, rich mineral deposits, and the famous fossil cliffs. Open year-round: June 1 - Oct 15 daily 9:30 to 5:30 pm; rest of year Tues-Sat 9 - 5. Admission fee.
18-hole mini golf course, 9 holes electric. U-Fish Rainbow Trout Pond. No license required. Gear and bait supplied. Splash Zone water balloon game. View of Fundy tides. pen April 1 to October 31 daily 10 am to 9 am daily.
This building was constructed around 1790 by original settlers, and at one-time was the home of a Father of Confederation and 1896 Prime Minister, Sir Charles Tupper. Displays cover the area's shipbuilding history, and maritime heritage. Open June 15 - Sept 15 daily 10 - 6. Admission fee.