Tag Archives: Parrsboro, NS

From your guide to your participant…

I had the distinct pleasure of joining historian Dr. Jeff Orr on a Parrsboro historic sites tour at dusk last night. Highly recommend this guided tour with all proceeds going to the Parrsborough Shore Historical Society for the upgrades of interpretive panels.

Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers Special Feature!

I already posted about Sylvie Mazerolle last week after spending and evening chasing the sunset and a full day during summer Solstice. Sylvie only lives 90 minutes from Parrsboro but she had no idea what she would discover here… Sylvie, the wordsmith and photographer, tells the story here: https://sylviemazerolle.com/blog/the-best-hidden-gem-in-nova-scotia-part-2 A feast for the eyes andContinue reading “Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers Special Feature!”

Parrsboro’s First Beach at Low Tide

There wasn’t much time to get a walk in today. We are so fortunate here in Parrsboro that the beach is very accessible. It was a great day for finding sea glass and enjoying the view from the edge of the water before the tide pushed us back to high ground.

A Day of Firsts…

Yesterday was the first day of the Lunar New Year. When I let the pups out into the backyard in the morning I spotted four quarters on the deck banister and I considered it a good omen. It turns out they were left there last weekend in four inches of snow when a friend feltContinue reading “A Day of Firsts…”

NS Walks Leader Training

October 30th… a momentous day! Three years ago our life in Nova Scotia began officially – we had finished quarantine and started to explore the Parrsboro area. Today we were blessed with the first snowfall of the season. Perfect timing to participate in a live-session to train several new NS Walk leaders. I was soContinue reading “NS Walks Leader Training”

Wait Five Minutes…

…and the weather will change! That was certainly true today! It was a glorious fall day with rain showers, a rainbow and some vivid autumn colours!

Drama in the Sky around Clarke Head

We are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Lee. There is only so much one can do, eventually you sit back and wait. My way to get ready is to head to the beach to survey and anticipate changes. I was treated to some stunning textures in the sky that seemed to intensify the coloursContinue reading “Drama in the Sky around Clarke Head”

Deja vu…

To describe our trip to Halifax today as “wet” would be an understatement! The fallout from Hurricane Frederick made itself known and made for a very damp day. We had no choice, cancelling a medical appointment with a specialist is not an option. We left Parrsboro early in pouring rain, by the time we reachedContinue reading “Deja vu…”

Quick Check in from the Nova Scotia Gem & Mineral Show and Sale

We are nearing the end of our second volunteer shift at the annual Gem & Mineral Show here in Parrsboro. Yesterday our hands were never idle collecting admissions and fastening show bracelets to countless wrists. We are spending this afternoon at the back entrance as security back up which affords me the time to addContinue reading “Quick Check in from the Nova Scotia Gem & Mineral Show and Sale”

The most wonderful time of the year…

…it’s foraging time!!! Blueberries are ripe and the chanterelle’s are flushing! We gathered all these during our three hour foraging excursion and managed to fill six pint containers of blueberries! It’s only the beginning… The images here were gathered just because! I left these, mostly poisonous, mushrooms where I found them. The pictures I uploadedContinue reading “The most wonderful time of the year…”

Close to home…

…is where I spent my day. In fact, I spent most of it in front of the computer. On the positive side, there was some great news I had been waiting for from the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark: the Board approved the proposal for a Hike Nova Scotia Challenge Badge! In conjunction with the launchContinue reading “Close to home…”

Last of the Season!!

Lobster Boil that is!! Big smiles make the best tip! Another happy couple staying at the Pleasant Street Inn took the opportunity to prebook a rustic Lobster Boil. What are you eating tonight? Can’t wait for next year’s lobster season to begin. It was great to meet guests from across Canada and treat them toContinue reading “Last of the Season!!”

Epic Lobster Boil at the Beach

Last evening’s lobster boil was scheduled to take place at the beach. I was glad I selected Partridge Island Beach with a couple shelters over the picnic table. I had prepared well but as I drove to the venue I saw lighting… pretended it didn’t happen and carried on. Trying to set the table withContinue reading “Epic Lobster Boil at the Beach”

Shrouded in Mist…

Another RDF (rain-drizzle-fog) kinda day! I won’t keep me from heading to Clarke Head… Hope the sun shines wherever you are! Have a fantastic day, Anna

Eagle and Gull Islands Revisited

Eagle and Gull Islands are better known as Two Islands along the Parrsboro Shore. I finally found time to revisit this elusive destination. So close and yet the access is somewhat limited. You will meet locals who encourage others to cross the shallow waters anytime. Based on personal experience and the many rescue stories thatContinue reading “Eagle and Gull Islands Revisited”

The Meeting of the Waters: Cat Bird Seat to Experiencing Tidal Force

Visitors to the Bay of Fundy’s Minas Basin usually hear about “The Highest Tides in the World” but unless one witnesses the tidal bore forging up a river, the incoming tidal speed, force and volume of water remains an abstract idea. In Parrsboro we are very fortunate because there is one beach where one gainsContinue reading “The Meeting of the Waters: Cat Bird Seat to Experiencing Tidal Force”