Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival

On Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy coast, home to the highest tides in the world creating unique and ever-changing shoreline scenery, Parrsboro has become home to Canada’s largest Plein Air Festival.

Experience the beauty of the Bay of Fundy coast between Five Islands and Advocate, through the eyes of renowned artists during this international plein air art festival. The first of its kind in Canada, this 5-day festival attracts artists from across North America and includes onsite and quick draw painting events, exhibitions and awards gala.

“Plein Air” – which means painting outside in nature from life in real time – is one of the most powerful arts movements in the USA and Canada. Come be a part of its surging popularity and see why the natural beauty of the Bay of Fundy coastline attracts renowned artists to its shores.

During this five-day festival, 30 top visual artists from across North America are selected to attend and compete for cash and awards. The artists paint onsite capturing the spectacular beauty of the area. Art buyers and enthusiasts can experience, in real-time the creation of original artwork from start to finish – and purchase a piece to take home.