View details for this property in parrsboro, including photos, nearby schools, commute time, amenities and more. The first known fossil of this fooprint which belongs to a dinosaur called coelophysis, roughly the size of a sparrow is on view at the parrsboro rock and mineral shop museum in parrsboro. Book your perfect vacation rental in parrsboro, canada on flipkey today. If you wish to make a reservation, please click here. Ships company theatre and fundy geological museum are cultural highlights, and some of the areas landmarks include parrsboro lighthouse and cape sharp lighthouse. Parrsboro real estate houses for sale in parrsboro remax. Londonderry, maccan, manchester, new dublin, newport, parrsboro, river. By 1776 partridge i was settled, and ferry service operated to.
Visiting new cities can be more than just putting a pin in a spot on your map, it can also be about experiencing the culture and history of an area. The mikmaq called this the place where glooscap roamed, awokun portage. Of the three museums in parrsboro, two are dedicated to geological history. A biblioomnivoreharvey lev abebooks parrsboro, ns, canada. The charm of hiking, kayaking, biking, golfing, jogging, geological museum, upscale local theater, small restaurants, and much more make this town your place to. The diversity in the history that has played out along the shores of the bay of fundy is as dramatic as the tides themselves. In days gone by many large sailing ships were built and sailed in this area. Fall and rise of the tide in the bay of fundy at halls harbour, nova scotia time lapse duration. For more information click here saint bridgets roman catholic church roman catholic shubenacadie, colchester county. Georges anglican church is an historic carpenter gothic style anglican church building located at 216 main street in parrsboro, nova scotia, canada history.
Parrsboro is a canadian town located in cumberland county, nova scotiathe town is known for its port on the minas basin, the ships company theatre productions and the fundy geological museumprior to the arrival of european settlers, parrsboro was a portage point for mikmaq travellers along the minas basin and cumberland county river systems read more about parrsboro real estate. For further information and to check on dates and times, please call 902 254 2376. The town of parrsboro, located where the parrsboro river meets the minas basin, abounds in aboriginal and pirate lore. Une grande choix des livres legaux en francais et anglais. This distinctive queen anne style structure was constructed between. The 10 best things to do in parrsboro updated 2020 must. A regional service centre for southern cumberland county, the community is also known for its port on the minas basin, the ships company theatre productions, and the fundy geological museum.
Parrsboro rock and mineral shop museum parrsboro, nova. Parrsboro primary health care parrsboro, ns doctor in. Parrsboro, ns, incorporated as a town in 1889, population 5 2011c, 1401 2006c. Nova scotia province page new classified ads new event calendar new event calendar new discussion forums. Yellow pages canada offers complete contact listings for in and about the parrsboro, novascotia area. Parrsboro is a canadian community located in cumberland county, nova scotia. Parrsboro lighthouse all you need to know before you go. Land transactions at parrsboro and diligent river 9 mar 1816, jonathan vickery, yeoman, of parrsboro, sold for 71 pounds 4 shillings, to christopher and james vickery, both of parrsboro, lot 8 commonly known as the partridge island grant, 100 acres being the west part of the lot and 6 or 7 of salt marsh land on the partridge river. The maple inn accommodations in parrsboro, nova scotia. Went to parrsboro, nova scotia for the not since moses run on august 21, 2016. Book your parrsboro nova scotia canada rental with. It is operated by the cumberland geological society as part of the nova scotia museum.
A written record known then and now as the book of negroes was compiled. You will have to visit the ottawa house bythesea museum, just 3 km outside parrsboro, to get the full story, but by clicking on the various tabs, well give you a taste of what is in store. This year, along with two of her early short films, we will be screening her most recent feature film, an audience of chairs, based on the popular novel by joan clark. View all hotels near fundy geological museum on tripadvisor. A little about our history, trivia and facts pages these pages are populated with submissions from residents of the hometowns, so if some of them are a little light on the information side, it just simply means that people havent sent much to us yet. Ottawa house a gem on the shores of the bay of fundy, nova scotia.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Toc part 3, postrevolution the loyalists 178290 toc ch. The vickery family in parrsboro and diligent river. Jul 25, 2010 a short tour of parrsboro, nova scotia, canada. We stayed at the parrsboro mansion inn, and had an amazing weekend the inn was perfect, the hosts were very welcoming and the town was within walking distance. Fundy geological museum parrsboro 2020 all you need to. People are so friendly, and this quiet town has all the amenities that you will need. Parrsboro trinity united church cemetery in parrsboro, nova. The maple inn 2358 western avenue parrsboro, nova scotia. With the most comprehensive database of businesses anywhere in canada, yellowpages. Nova scotia archives church records at nova scotia archives. Parrsboro, july 14 saturday, july 15th will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of parrsboro as a town, parrsboro having been officially incorporated july 15, 1889. Waiting for the sun to go down and get a nice sunset, did not get a great one, it was disappointing.
Besides parrsboro, includes records for inhabitants of diligent river, lakelands, moose river, port greville, black rock, dilligent river. The old post office is a twoandonehalf storey brick building located in parrsboro, ns. This is the remains of an old wharf near parrsboro, nova scotia, canada. The earliest definite evidence of black people living in nova scotia comes from the. We guarantee the condition of every book as its described on the abebooks web. The fundy geological museum, located along the eastern shore of parrsboro harbour, and the parrsboro rock and mineral shop and museum, along the western shore, display many unearthed discoveries and provide information on the history of the regions landscape. Visit fundy geological museum to meet some of the amazing creatures that inhabited this area millions of years ago. The cumberland county genealogical society had the perfect person. Todays african nova scotians continue to live in their historical places of.
Libraries located in parrsboro nova scotia all public libs in nova scotia. Twice daily the bay of fundy tides rise and fall between 12 and 15 metres 39 and 49 ft. Election of mayor and councillors followed the latter part of august in the same year. There is an art gallery on the 2nd floor, a used book shop on the ground floor with a vegetarian cafe.
Macdonald1 estimated that the total number of people that fled the new country of the united states amounted to 100,000. The parrsboro film festival has screened deanne foleys feature films at previous festivals beat down and relative happiness. The region is marked by the aboriginal, french, english, american loyalist and irish peoples that have populated it throughout the years. Brigid is a church of the archdiocese of halifaxyarmouth, in parrsboro, nova scotia, canada. From the moment you enter our beautiful grounds, you know youve arrived somewhere special. Fonds consists of one item only the parrsboro township record book. This sweet northwestern corner of nova scotia, around the coastal town of parrsboro, is more than picturesque. Cumberland county genealogical society amherst, nova scotia. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in parrsboro trinity united church cemetery in parrsboro, nova scotia, a find a grave cemetery. Jul 20, 2014 fall and rise of the tide in the bay of fundy at halls harbour, nova scotia time lapse duration. Sep 27, 2019 the parrsboro film festival has screened deanne foleys feature films at previous festivals beat down and relative happiness. This directory is a component of library technology guides. Current conditions and forecasts including 7 day outlook, daily highlow temperature, warnings, chance of precipitation, pressure, humiditywind chill when applicable historical data, normals, record values and sunrisesunset times.
Nestled in the heart of parrsboro nova scotia with a view of the highest tides in the world, this holiday suite is ideally located to access all that parrsboro has to offer. If you wish to book an event, please call susan clarke, managercurator to make arrangements. A perfect way to get an idea of the regions culture is to learn about its history. A little about our history, trivia and facts pages. This book captures life in cumberland county as told by or about these. This is a self catering suite that is fully equipped, has designated parking, wifi, cable tv, basic toiletries and towels provided. Decorated with period furniture, each room at parrsboro gillespie house inn is furnished with a desk and private bathroom. Parrsboro, ns real estate homes for sale in parrsboro, nova. County has a rich, rich history, said marney gilroy, treasurer of the society. Please contact marshall breeding to report corrections about information listed for this library. No jacket, soft cover book, full of family history and genealogy. The parrsboro boxing club a novel, pottersfield press lawrencetown beach.
Land of promise for a chapter about parrsboros history stacks fc2345. The fundy geological museum is the world centre for experiencing geological history interpreted from the unique features of nova scotias fundy region. Select rooms feature a clawfoot tub andor fireplace. Parrsboro, nova scotia, has been described by national geographic magazine as the prettiest place to watch the bay of fundy tides sweep in and out.