City: Parrsboro
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Parrsboro is a Canadian community located in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
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1. Spirit Reins Ranch - Private Rides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
At Spirit Reins we embody an old fashioned country charm and welcome all guests to come share in our peaceful lifestyle. We offer horseback riding lessons as well as trail and beach rides. We invite you to embark on a quiet outdoor adventure that will build memories that last a life time!
Reviewed By Daydream520098 - Dartmouth, Canada
We had a great riding experience! Our 11 year old daughter loves horses and she had a lot of fun; Karen and Bill, the owners, are very experienced and make you feel like family. The riding adventure we did was to Ward's Falls and it was spectacular; even better riding on those beautiful Horses. The horses were a pleasure to ride and well mannered. Thank you Karen and Bill for the riding tips and the history you shared with us on this ride; your knowledge of the area added a special touch to our experience. Looking forward to other riding adventures and will be back! The Parrsboro area is very beautiful sitting for riding adventures; a lot to explore. Enjoy the horses, the ride, the scenery, the history and the stories Karen and Bill will share of the area as you ride. We highly recommend "Spirit Reins Ranch" for your riding adventures.
2. Ship's Company Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Ship's Company Theatre is a professional theatre company located in the coastal community of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada. We are a prime centre for the production and development of Canadian and Atlantic theatre serving a local, regional and tourist audience since 1984. Our season begins in July and consists of two Mainstage plays, a Second Stage show, a Kid's stage production, our Concert Series, Youth Theatre Camps and much more! You are invited to join us to experience our award-winning theatre on the Parrsboro harbour. People come from all over for our theatre and music and to check out the unique architectural wonder that is our theatre as it is literally built around a ship - the historic MV Kipawo ferry boat. Make Ship's Company Theatre a stop on your vacation! Come be entertained by us and explore Bay of Fundy living and all it has to offer!
3. Parrsboro Golf Course
4. Main & Station Nonesuch Kickshaws
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Main & Station began as a project to save a derelict building in the seaside community of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. Although the building is still undergoing some work, in June 2013 Main & Station re-opened the doors that had been closed 43 years earlier and it is now host to a secondhand bookshop, an art gallery, a café, workshops, seminars, community events and Artist residencies. Main & Station & the Nonesuch Residencies are 100% privately funded. We do not apply for or receive government grants. The Nonesuch mission is to have fun and to encourage artistic activity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community involvement. Travel can be quite a stimulus to ideas and creativity. The residency program allows participants the opportunity to work creatively in one or more new environments. Support to the community is via arts programming, seminars, collaborations, small venue presentations, and partnerships.
5. Ottawa House By-The-Sea Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By PB-Bedford - Halifax, Canada
Ottawa House is a lovely museum run by volunteers. Admission is by donation. The first floor has a great display that showcases the history of the house and area. Upstairs the rooms are filled with historic pieces and artifacts. We were welcomed by one of the long-time volunteers - Ed Gilbert - who gave us a personal tour. Ed has helped restore the house and made our visit with his stories about the history of Ottawa House, the previous owners and Parrsboro. He brought the history to life and was such a pleasure to meet. Hats off to Ed and the volunteers who keep this museum open.
6. Art Lab Studios & Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Art Lab Studios and Gallery is an open working studio environment for five artists whose work spans from clay to ink, fabric to paint: you'll find works in oil, acrylic, and encaustic, as well as jewellery, fabric, book making and polymer clay. An excellent quality selection of art supplies is also available. In the Gallery you can view exhibitions from regional artists of note. Art Lab also encourages entry into the world of creation through its extensive workshop series. The atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxed.
Reviewed By roses167 - Nanaimo, Canada
I love the variety this gallery offers, several different mediums, watercolours, acrylics, pottery and quilts. Oh I would love to have bought a quilt, but we were in a hurry to get to the Joggins Fossil Park. I wish I spent a little more time, the artist in the store was ever so lovely, very chatty and friendly. If you have the time, talk to the artist and have a look around, it was a beautiful collection of arts. I actually bought a watercolour pad, pencils and pens (limited in supply) for my own arts.
7. Parrsboro Lighthouse
8. Partridge Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By rg202
We read the reviews before heading out and were a bit apprehensive to do the hike. We have children 7 & 10 and they easily manage the trail. There is a large incline of 100 metres right out of the gate which will get your heart pumping but that is really the only ‘challenge’. We had no issues with bugs or ticks but stayed on the trail. The views are really Beautiful. We did walk around the northeast side of the island and the kids found some great quartz to add to their collection.
9. Ward Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Crazyeurope - Lower Sackville, Canada
the trail it getting a helping hand. new bridges are being installed. 2 left to go. so if you go right after rain might get some wet toes. trail is very simple no big elevations. apparently there is a slot canyon above the falls.
10. Fundy Geological Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 174 reviews
Visit fundygeo.checkfront.com/reserve to book a gallery visit or beach tour. Travel back in time 200 million years to see Canada's oldest dinosaur bones found on the shores of the Bay of Fundy. Learn about the world's highest tides, ancient animals and geological events from the Carboniferous through Jurassic periods. Gems, minerals, and fossils, there's something for everyone. Peer into the Fossil Research Lab and talk to the Museum Staff about the latest fossil or mineral discoveries. Walking beach Tours, horseback tours, and many special events offered throughout the summer and fall! Check social media or booking site for details.
Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States
I admit it. I love dinosaurs and always have. I've dragged my poor husband to numerous sites in the US as well as the wonderful Tyrrell museum. So of course we had to visit this museum. We saw the molded sculptures of Canada's earliest dinosaurs, fossils, and the trackway of the world's smallest dinosaur. There are many displays and exhibits even of the gems and minerals of the area. My husband liked the time machine that showed how the look of the earth has changed with continental drift. Don't make the same mistake we made--we did not plan to visit at low tide so couldn't go for the beach walk to see what the tide exposed in the cliffs. Next time. We did see the cliffs at Joggins though. There is also a gift shop and clean restrooms. Enjoy.
