First impressions are great at Cochrane Road Beach in Port Greville. We truly love this beach for walks at high and low tide and anytime in-between. Waves leaping at the shore, gulls squawking overhead and an occasional bald eagle soaring high in the sky. Upon closer inspection we discover pieces of plastic, rope of varyingContinue reading “Giving Back”
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Revisiting a few favourite images…
…from earlier this month. Ravenhead Wilderness Area, Cumberland County, NS, April 2nd, 2024
Soley Cove Group Hike
Soley Cove called for the second time this week. Monday I took a geologist friend out for her first ever exploration. Today two groups came together: Parrsboro and Truro hikers joined together to discover the trek to the Redhead under grey skies. There were the usual first time ooohs and ahhhs and cameras were workingContinue reading “Soley Cove Group Hike”
Earth Day 2024 Free Guided Hike
Please mark your calendars! You do not have to be a geologist to be amazed by the coastal cliffs and sea stacks at Clarke Head. The cliffs in places are contorted into improbable shapes like something from a Dr. Suess drawing, are faulted against one another, and contain unusual minerals and fossils. This particular stretchContinue reading “Earth Day 2024 Free Guided Hike”
Sun & Beach
…looking closer and focussing on details.
Nova Scotia’s Fifth Season Officially Over for 2024
Nova Scotia has a Fifth Season? Absolutely! Sugaring Season is the time the maple sap runs and the syrup producers work long hours to filter and boil down the sap into liquid gold, otherwise known as maple syrup. On our way to Amherst today we decided to swing by our favourite sugar bush to pickContinue reading “Nova Scotia’s Fifth Season Officially Over for 2024”
Eclipse Tour Sold Out!
Thank you to everyone who has signed up for the Solar Eclipse Tour on Monday, April 8th. We have a full group heading out. I spent the day preparing snacks and creating face masks to complement the solar viewing glasses in an effort of providing additional protection for everyone’s eyes. Pictures to be posted Monday.Continue reading “Eclipse Tour Sold Out!”
Movie Recommendation
There has been a buzz on social media and among my Wednesday afternoon hiking group lately. One of our members organized a private screening in her home this afternoon. The sun was shining brightly and some of us quietly grumbled that we would really like to be outside. But once inside and with images flashingContinue reading “Movie Recommendation”
Cliffs of Fundy Geopark Promo Video
I have gathered thousands of images around our fantastic area. Every once in a while a video drops that has to be shared. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/t5I2-rLV5sw?si=qYhFVvoPNTX0KGgL
Special Event! Walk with us…
…the Parrsboro NS Walks groups and the Amherst NS Walks group! Details in the poster above. All we hope for now is for the rain to stop😊
In the company of friends…
Exploring the beach In the company of friends – Through all the seasons.
Share-worthy: Kingdom of the Tide
I spent my morning in a choice spot along the Upper Bay of Fundy Minas Basin on the beach at Five Islands Provincial Park. After a stormy day and night the wind was easing up a little, enough that I could lean into it and not lose my footing. I tried to capture the forceContinue reading “Share-worthy: Kingdom of the Tide”
Rock Faces
No matter where we venture along the Upper Bay of Fundy Shore faces in the rocks are all around us. Join us on one of our custom tours to look for ancient faces in the geology.
Soley Cove: Delight for Newbie and Repeat Hiker Alike
The sun accompanied these keen hikers for our special Wednesday afternoon outing today. Not many words are necessary to show how much the group enjoyed their time! Coffee time with Fundy Jewel treats in the sun was the proverbial icing on the cake. Soley Cove never disappoints. I am already blocking tour dates from JuneContinue reading “Soley Cove: Delight for Newbie and Repeat Hiker Alike”
Halifax Public Gardens: In Search of Spring!
It was a great day for a stroll through the Halifax Public Gardens. I didn’t have to look hard for signs of spring…
Important Announcement!
A big thank you to the talented team at Nova Social Media and the Tourism Digital Assistant Program for their support in creating my new website and business logo. The new season is about to kick into action… visit https://parrsboroshoretours.ca and let me know what you think in the comments below! Please share on yourContinue reading “Important Announcement!”
McGahey Brook Trail Loop in Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
A last minute invitation to join friends on a hike today was a welcome diversion from spending time on the computer. We set out from the Driftwood Beach parking lot in West Advocate exploring the ever-changing pebble beach. We turned around near the organic Atlantic salmon plant and headed toward the Red Rocks at theContinue reading “McGahey Brook Trail Loop in Cape Chignecto Provincial Park”
Thomas Cove Economy Loop Trail: Say-Good-bye-to-Winter Hike
What happens when you organize another guided hike in conjunction with Hike Nova Scotia and the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark? You get the best participants! The trail was muddy and very wet in places but we managed just fine. Trekking poles came in handy and after the first 2/3s of the loop we stopped forContinue reading “Thomas Cove Economy Loop Trail: Say-Good-bye-to-Winter Hike”
Imagine..
Imagine the story if this tree could talk…
Wednesday Afternoon Hike Series…
… free to all Parrsboro Shore citizens is a programme in its second year. I offer these from January through the end of March and this year these hikes have been exceptionally well attended. Yesterday we ventured to Fox Point Beach. Easy to get to and an easy hike. There was no lack of interestingContinue reading “Wednesday Afternoon Hike Series…”