Parrsboro Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
About Parrsboro
As with much of rural Nova Scotia, the primary industry in Parrsboro is tourism. The cliffs along the Minas Basin to the east and west of Parrsboro contain fossils of prehistoric animals and plants. Many fossils are on display in local museums. Before the arrival of European settlers, Parrsboro was a portage point for Mikmaq travellers along the Minas Basin and Cumberland County river systems. The native inhabitants called the region "Awokum," meaning a 'short-cut' or 'passing-over point.' The first European settlers were the Acadians in 1670 at the western mouth of the Parrsboro Harbour, near Partridge Island. After they were expelled in 1755, they were replaced by New England Planters. The centre of settlement gradually shifted from Partridge Island to the sheltered estuary of the Parrsb
Top Attractions in Parrsboro
Explore the best things to see and do in Parrsboro:
- ★Age of Sail Heritage Centre
- ★Bay of Fundy
- ★Joy Laking Gallery
- ★Main & Station
- ★Ottawa House by the Sea Museum
- ★Parrsboro Golf Club
- ★Parrsboro Rock & Mineral Shop and Museum
- ★Ship's Company Theatre
Where to Eat in Parrsboro
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴BlackRock Bistro
- 🍴Harbour View Restaurant
- 🍴Lightkeeper's Kitchen
- 🍴Nonesuch Cafe
Where to Stay in Parrsboro
- 🏨Fox River School House
- 🏨Gillespie House Inn and Guest House
- 🏨The Beach House on Hatfield Road
- 🏨The Maple Inn
- 🏨The Parrsboro Mansion Inn
Parrsboro Travel Guide Sections
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