Links to Nearby Things to See and Do
(Contact information for nearby restaurants listed at bottom of page)
Sports and the Great Outdoors
Hiking Trails in Colchester County
Or, rated for difficulty, including nearby Cumberland county
Waterfalls in the Cobequid Mountains around us
Or Waterfalls by county (check out Colchester as well as Cumberland counties— Directions to waterfalls available in the office)
NovaShores (Kayaking Tours out of Advocate Harbor)
Joggins Fossil Center
Parrsboro Fossil Site
Parrsboro Golf Club
- http://www.parrsboro.com/golf.htm
- Or ask at the office for a complete list of nearby golf courses…
Nearby Lighthouses:
Birding sites
Not Since Moses Race:
Family Fun
Dutchman’s Cheese Farm & Petting Zoo (Economy)
Waterfalls in the Cobequid Mountains around us
Or Waterfalls by county (check out Colchester as well as Cumberland counties— Directions to waterfalls available in the office)
Nearby Lighthouses
Anne Murray Center (Springhill)
Springhill Mining Museum
Fundy Geological Museum (Parrsboro)
Ottawa House By-The-Sea Museum (Parrsboro)
Cobequid Interpretation Center
Nearby Lighthouses
Parrsboro Rock & Mineral Shop & Museum:
Truro townsite leisure events page
Age Of Sail Heritage Center
History & Geology
Joggins Fossil Center
Parrsboro Fossil Site
Cobequid Interpretation Center
Parrsboro Rock & Mineral Shop & Museum:
Anne Murray Center (Springhill)
Springhill Mining Museum
- http://novascotia.com/en/home/whattodo/attractions/listingdetails.aspx?
mode=4&id=T1101&pg=1&key=springhill
Fundy Geological Museum (Parrsboro)
Ottawa House By-The-Sea Museum (Parrsboro)
The Local Flavor (Discover Nova Scotia)
Ship’s Company Theatre (Parrsboro)
Nearby Lighthouses
Cobequid Interpretation Center
Joggins Fossil Center
Parrsboro Fossil Site
Parrsboro Rock & Mineral Shop & Museum:
Anne Murray Center (Springhill)
Springhill Mining Museum
- http://novascotia.com/en/home/whattodo/attractions/listingdetails.aspx?mode=4&id=T1101&pg=1&key=springhill
Fundy Geological Museum (Parrsboro)
Ottawa House By-The-Sea Museum (Parrsboro)
Age Of Sail Heritage Center
Livin’ the Good Life (R &R, your style!)
Ship’s Company Theatre (Parrsboro)
Joy Laking Gallery
The Destination Gallery
Other links:
Kipawo Heritage Society
Box 242, Parrsboro, NS B0M 1S0
(902) 254-2388 or 254-3245 (office)
Devoted to the preservation and restoration of the M.V. Kipawo a 113-foot car & passenger ferry used in the Minas Basin and Newfoundland waters from 1926 to 1977, the oldest continually-operated ferry vessel in Canada. The Kipawo is also one of four known vessels still extant from Canada’s World War II navy. The Ship’s Company Theatre presents theatrical presentations in July and August aboard the Kipawo. Visitors welcome to view the restoration. Admission free, donations welcome
Restaurants in Five Islands:
Diane’s Takeout (874 Hwy 2, Five Islands) Ph(902) 254-3190
Fully Licensed Dining Room, Specializing in Fried Clams & Seafood Chowder
Granny’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlour (1193 Hwy 2, Five Islands) 
Ph. 254-3399
Mo’s Cafe 951 Hwy 2 Ph. (902) 254-8088
- Specializing in wood-fired pizza, chowders & soups, muffins, desserts; Internet cafe, books, hostel, art
The Pizza Room Ph. (902) 254-2328
- Pizza, Donairs, & Chili Pick up or delivery only
Didn’t find what you were looking for?
There are also a host of other dining experiences in nearby Parrsboro and other communities just a short trip down the shoreline… Ask at the office for more information!