Website Directory and Area Guide
Bay of Fundy Shore Drive
Western
view at low tide |
Fox River harbour- near Ebb Tide |
Harbour view showing Acadian dyke |
Port Greville Harbour at tide change |
Eastern view - High Tide |
Eastern view - 6 hours later |
The listings below have been collected together as a resource
for travellers planning a trip to Nova Scotia.
Guide
to the Port Greville-Parrsboro area
A nine page brochure about the sights and attractions of
the Port Greville - Parrsboro area. Many excellent photos
and chock full of useful information. Recommended reading.
(PDF)
Weather
Forecast
Current conditions and long term weather forecast for Port
Greville, Nova Scotia.
Tide
Tables
Times for high and low tides on the Bay of Fundy. Plan your
days at the beach and on the water with this handy table.
Highest
Tides in the World
Interesting information about the Fundy Tides. Claims that
Wolfville has highest tide, but we all know that Parrsboro & Port
Greville's tides are much bigger.
More
Highest Tides
Official Nova Scotia website for the "Highest Tides".
Here in Port Greville we also lay claim to The Lowest Tides
In the World.
Age
of Sail Museum
Tall Ships. The Age of Sail Centre, overlooking the tidal
Greville River, pays tribute to the heritage of the communities
along the Minas Channel. History of lumbering and shipbuilding
are brought to life through pictures, videos, story telling,
models, artifacts, and hands on exhibits, along with activities
for children.
Awesome
Photos
Photogal has posted some very good pictures of Parrsboro,
Fundy Shore Drive, and Joggins.
Bay
of Fundy Facts
An exhaustive listing of information about every aspect of
the Bay of Fundy. Geology, marine life, birds and much more
Cape
Chignecto Provincial Park
The largest Provincial Park in Nova Scotia. Extensive website
full of information about the park, offering photos, activities,
maps and history.
Destination
Motorcycle Route - Rides Tides & Seafood
This top rated motorcycle tour route includes the scenic
Bay of Fundy Shore Drive. The site provides maps, photos
and reviews for motorcycle touring the area.
Cape d'Or
Excellent restaurant set on a dramatically scenic point – with
lighthouse. Lunch or dinner here is a must for visitors.
Five
Islands Provincial Park
The park features 90 metre (300 ft.) sea cliffs overlooking
the world's higest tides, a spectacular setting for camping
or any of the many opportunities that abound for hiking,
beachcombing, rock collecting, clam digging, and ocean kayaking.
Joggins
Fossil Cliffs
The fossil cliffs of Joggins are a world-class palaeontological
site, and they have been designated a Special Place under
the Province of Nova Scotia's Special Places Protection Act.
Joggins is located near the head of the Bay of Fundy a short
drive from Port Greville.
Birding
Sites in Cumberland County
Detailed guide, with maps, to the best birding sites in the
area. Also offers information about local trails, hikes,
and parks.
Bay
of Fundy Shore Drive Trip Report
Photos and review of one person's drive along our shore.
Cumberland
County Nova Scotia
Official web presence for the municipality, which includes
administration, maps, address book and economic development
information.
Bay
of Fundy Plaques and Memorials
A nice collection of pictures and information about historical
markers in the area.
Sea
Kayaking
Our Bay of Fundy tours takes you back in time into the remote
and pristine area of Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. Small
groups make it possible to tailor the tours to your individual
needs. Your guides look forward to spoiling you with great
snacks and delicious lunches while stopping to explore some
of the many coves or islands.
Geological
Museum Outings
A listing of field trips throughout the area. Makes an excellent
planning guide as it describes many local features and attractions
not listed elsewhere.
Paragliding
Learn to paraglide. From "never-ever-before" tandem flights,
to advanced instruction, Pegasus is the place to go. Pegasus
Paragliding is the only school of paragliding in Nova Scotia.
It was established in 1997 by owner and chief instructor,
Michael Fuller. Michael is a Senior Instructor Tandem 1 pilot
with his Advanced rating.
Town of Parrsboro
Home Page
Municipal information and attractions in the Parrsboro area.
Ship's Company
Theater
The MV Kipawo was the oldest continually operating ferry
in Canada. Now on dry land, it is the home to the Ship's
Company Theater in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. The theatre is
an acclaimed and innovative professional company that features
productions of Canadian works, with an emphasis on new works
from Maritime writers.
Fundy
Geological Museum
Discover an Ancient World and see some of the oldest dinosaur
bones in Canada. Meet some of the ancient creatures that
lived here millions of years ago - the world's first reptiles,
an ancestor of frogs, early dinosaurs, giant dragonflies
and a sow-bug-like creature as long as a baseball bat. So
many great fossils! Located in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia.
Golf
Parrsboro
The Parrsboro Golf Club is a challenging 9 hole, 2,343 yard,
par 33 course, situated on the shores of the Minas Basin & only
4 miles from Parrsboro. Golfers and visitors will enjoy a
spectacular view of Bay of Fundy. The course borders a 100
foot cliff to the beach below number #2 fairway and #3 tee.
Port
Greville Lighthouse
The lighthouse was built in 1907 and first lit with kerosene
in 1908. For many years it presided over a flourishing harbour
full of three masted schooners, busy tugs and log rafts.
After the age of sail it stood sentinel to the building and
launching of mine-sweepers during World War ll.
Port Greville Accommodations
Ebb Tide Bed and Breakfast in an elegantly restored Victorian
home overlooking the Bay of Fundy at Port Greville, Nova
Scotia. Views across the water to Cape Split. Easy acess
to beaches, tides and peaceful solitude. Located midway between
Parrsboro and Cape Chignecto, on scenic Highway 209, Port
Greville offers a relaxing escape to a quieter time and place.
Fundy
Shore Ecotour
Self-drive tour of the shoreline of the Bay of Fundy. With
easy to spot signs along the roads and highways of the tour,
you can visit most of the best spots in the area. Photos,
maps, descriptions.
Hiking
Trails
Photos and description of hiking trails, including directions
to the trailheads.
Currency
Converter
This handy tool is easy to use. Convert Canadian prices into
your local currency, or check how many Canadian dollars you
will get when you exchange your money.
Nova Scotia Antiques
Country Antiques Market - A charming country store with a
wide range of antiques, art and collectables.
Browse antiques from the grand homes of the sea captains, treasures gathered
from afar, collectables from the past, paintings, quilts
and afghans by local artists.
Upstairs in the Antique & China shop, the original archways, windows and floors
of the Knights of Pythias hall (who used the 2nd floor as their lodge for 99
years) are still intact.
Tax
Refund for Visitors
If you are a visitor to Canada, you are eligible for a refund
of taxes you paid on many items. Most important of these
is the tax you pay on nightly accommodation. If you keep
your receipts, you can mail them in after your trip to claim
your refund.
Canada
Customs
Here is the official source of information about crossing
the border into Canada – what documents you will need, and
what you can bring into the country.
Nova
Scotia Distance Calculator
A simple gadget that shows the driving distances between
towns in Nova Scotia.
Public
Holidays in Canada
Names and dates of national holidays in Canada. A little
planning may help you avoid crowds of locals.
Buying
Property
Many visitors consider purchasing real estate in the area.
The price of houses and cottages is remarkably affordable.
In fact homes, including those near the shore, are likely
the cheapest in all of North America. This site shows combined
listings for all agents and all companies.
Sport Fishing
Information and regulations for anglers in Nova Scotia waters.
Ghost
Ship – Mary Celeste
One of the great maritime mysteries is that of the Mary Celeste.
Over 125 years ago, the ship was found floating, crewless,
in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, in apparent pristine
condition. The fate of the crew and passengers has never
been adequately explained. You can visit the ship's home
at Spencer's Island, a picturesque beachfront community east
of Port Greville.
Moncton Airport
Everything you need to know about traveling through Moncton's
airport. Although it is situated in the neighbouring Province
of New Brunswick, Moncton airport is actually the closest
airport to the Port Greville area.
Halifax Airport
Full information about Nova Scotia's major airport. The Halifax
airport is the major terminal for the east coast of Canada
and is the regional destination for flight discounters.
Low
Fare Flights to Nova Scotia
Zoom Airlines offer the lowest prices available for flights
to Halifax - from Canadian and UK departure points.
Autumn
Colours
Perhaps the prettiest time to visit the Port Greville area
is in the autumn, when the leaves on the trees turn to brilliant
shades of yellow, red, and gold. This site offers some pictures
of the annual natural beauty show. Nova Scotia has some of
its best weather of the year during the autumn months.
Fossils at Diligent River Site
The site is visually striking and the combination of trackways and vegetation is exceptional. The fossils paint a detailed picture of plant and animal life provide insights into the relationships between amphibians and their early terrestrial habitats.
Monuments - Diligent River and Others
Photos and guide to monuments and historical sites in the area.
Photos - Ward's Falls and Diligent River
A nice collection of snaps taken at Ward's Falls and area.
15 Waterfalls - A guide
This handy guide shows how to find all 15 in our area, plus trails and attractions.
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Trip planning help and directions to the world famous fossil cliffs at Joggins.
The Ultimate Guide to Fossils in Nova Scotia
This exhaustive and authoritative guide covers every aspect of knowlege about the dinasaurs and fossils remains found in Nova Scotia.
Fundy Shore Ecotours
Fundy Ecotours are selfguided routes through some of Nova Scotia's best scenery. Follow the signs posted along our Highway #209.
Fossil Site Locations
The Virtual Museum of Canada offers this listing and guide to the main fossil sites around the Province of Nova Scotia.
Map of Nova Scotia
A zoom-able PDF map of the entire Province. See it all for route planning or zoom for local detail.
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