Enjoy Halifax’s Vibrant Live Music Scene All Year Round
When is the best time to catch live music in Halifax? Any time!
The Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark spans 165 km of Nova Scotia’s upper Bay of Fundy coastline. This four-season destination is home to many diverse and authentic seaside communities that highlight the natural, cultural, historical, and geological significance of the area.
Visit in the fall to catch stunning colours with blueberry fields ablaze in red, and orange and yellow leaves across the rolling hills, adjacent to the coastal landscape. The cooler temperatures are perfect for outdoor adventures like guided beach hikes, and tours by horseback or by fat-bike with passionate and knowledgeable guides. The Parrsboro to Advocate Harbour area, in the heart of the Geopark, also hosts a number of fall events and festivals, including the Parrsboro Film Festival, October Days, and the Chiggy Ultra marathon in Cape Chignecto Provincial Park.
Parrsboro
Parrsboro is the largest town along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy, with a rich art and theatre scene, diverse history, and endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit Art Lab Studios & Gallery to tour works by five local artists. Discover some of Canada’s oldest dinosaurs, dating back 200 million years ago, at the Fundy Geological Museum. Feel a sense of awe at Partridge Island Lookoff & Hiking Trail, where many Mi’kmaw legends and stories have been connected to this significant place since time immemorial. Keep reading for more Parrsboro trip-planning inspiration.
Guided Tours on the Ocean Floor
Walk along the ocean floor and marvel at prehistoric rock formations and towering cliffs that will disappear under the world’s highest tides in just a matter of hours. Take a guided tour with a Geopark Ambassador to learn about the coastal landscape, hear local and historical insights, and ensure you have a safe and memorable experience:
- Tide Rollers & Mud Larkers: Outdoor Council of Canada-certified field leader Anna offers guided tours, such as the Clarke Head Arch & Ocean Floor Tour, at various Geopark locations. Anna brings her knowledge and experience in the Geopark to customize tours to your group’s fitness level and interests.
- Local Guy Adventures: Enjoy a coastal tour by Zodiac or take an epic 50 km hiking journey. Whatever adventure you seek, Laurie and Caleb at Local Guy Adventures will bring the fun!
Scenic Trail & Beach Rides
Experience country charm and connect with nature on a trail ride with Spirit Reins Ranch. Knowledgeable guides personalize rides for first-timers and equestrians alike, with a focus on safety and comfort. Ride along picturesque mountain ranges, past waterfalls and babbling brooks, or choose Spirit Reins’ most popular tour: Bay of Fundy Beach Ride where you can explore the ocean floor by horseback at low tide!
Well Appointed Historic Inns
Stay at Gillespie House Inn, a historic Queen Anne Revival farmhouse complete with colourful gardens, a yoga studio, reading gallery, and parlour. Just a short walk to Main Street, Two Islands Brewing, and Ship’s Company Theatre, explore downtown Parrsboro by day and unwind around a fire under the stars at night. Each morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast featuring fresh fruit, homemade granola, yogurt, and a selection of hot cooked items!
Unique Fall Festivals & Events
Dive into Atlantic Canada’s film industry during the three-day Parrsboro Film Festival each October. Set in the Parrsboro Band Hall, an important cultural hub of the town for more than 100 years, the festival highlights features, documentaries, and short films with an opportunity to hear from guest speakers and meet the filmmakers.
Craft Brews by the Bay of Fundy
Enjoy a pint and a bite at the community hot spot and craft brewery, Two Islands Brewing. Sample locally inspired craft beers with a tasting flight or pair a refreshing pint with a selection of classic pub fare like baked nachos, chicken wings, and donair dippers. Visiting Parrsboro on the weekend? Be sure to stop by the brewery for live music!
Advocate Harbour
Soak in epic coastal views on a visit to the community of Advocate Harbour, just 45 minutes from Parrsboro. This working fishing village offers big adventure for outdoor enthusiasts and local foodies alike. Take in the dramatic cliffs and iconic rock formations this area is known for during a hike at Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. Dine on locally grown and sourced ingredients at award-winning Wild Caraway Restaurant. When it’s time to rest, choose from the colourful guest rooms and cottages at Wild Caraway or drop your anchor at NovaShores’ historic ship captain’s guest room.
Award Winning Culinary Experiences
Discover one-of-a-kind dining at Wild Caraway Restaurant, winner of the Taste of Nova Scotia ‘2023 Restaurant of the Year’ and ‘Prestige Award’ in 2012. Taste how the local landscape and waters of Advocate Harbour are showcased through seasonal menus that feature ingredients grown on-site, Nova Scotia seafood, and humanely raised meats—all while overlooking the world-famous Bay of Fundy tides.
Unique Oceanside Accommodations with Gourmet Breakfast
After a culinary indulgence like no other, stay on-site at Wild Caraway. Choose from refreshed B&B-style guestrooms above the restaurant or three newly constructed, colourful cottages. Cozy cottages feature one bedroom with a kitchenette and bathroom, and captivating coastal views seen from the deck. Each morning, enjoy a gourmet local breakfast at the restaurant.
Charming Guest Suite with a Local Expert Host
If you’re looking for local insights on adventure, you’ll find them staying at the NovaShores Guest Room. This historic ship captain’s home is the headquarters for NovaShores Adventures, offering guided sea kayak day tours like the Three Sisters Day Tour available from early May through mid-October. The Guest Room has its own private entrance, queen bed, ensuite bathroom, and a kitchenette with local coffee, homemade granola, and bagels. You might also meet the friendly resident cat, Blackie.
Hike the Fundy Coast to Iconic Cliffs
Experience views that will take your breath away in Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. With more than 60 km of wilderness trails, and remote walk-in campsites and cabins, as well as 29 km of Bay of Fundy coastline and exciting sea kayaking, Cape Chignecto is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.
See some of the park’s top highlights on a three-hour guided Three Sisters Cape Chignecto Hike with Local Guy Adventures. Enjoy lookouts over stunning rock formations, including the iconic Three Sisters, Eatonville Harbour, and Andersons Cove while learning about the Ice Age glaciers and ancient lava flows that shaped this incredible landscape.
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