The Eastern Shore and Northern Nova Scotia
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1. Fundy Geological Museum
Not far from the Minas Basin, where some of the oldest dinosaur fossils in Canada have been found, this museum showcases 200-million-year-old specimens alongside other mineral, plant, and animal relics. The opportunity to peer into a working fossil lab and to see bright interactive exhibits (like the Bay of Fundy Time Machine) give this museum real kid appeal. On Friday and Saturday in July and August, the curator leads fascinating two- to four-hour field trips through the surrounding area, but you need your own transportation because most don't start at the museum.
162 2 Island Rd., Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, B0M 1S0, Canada902-254–3814Sight Details
Rate Includes: From C$8.50, Closed Tues. mid-May–mid-Nov. Closed Sat. and Sun. mid-Nov.–mid-May -
2. Minas Basin
The cliffs that rim the Minas Basin are washed by the world's highest tides twice daily: the result is a wealth of plant and animal fossils revealed in the rocks or carried down to the shore.
Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada -
3. Nova Scotia Gem and Mineral Show
The combination of fossils and semiprecious stones makes Parrsboro a natural place to hold this long-established show (the first was in 1966) during the third weekend of August. In addition to dozens of exhibitors, the event includes themed demonstrations and geological field trips. Experts are on hand to identify any treasures you turn up.
King St. and Western Ave., Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, B0M 1S0, Canada902-254–3814-Fundy Geological Museum -
4. Ottawa House-by-the-Sea Museum
Although fossils have become Parrsboro's claim to fame, this harbor town was also a major shipping and shipbuilding port, and its history is chronicled here. The house, which overlooks the Bay of Fundy, is the only surviving building from a 1700s settlement. It was later the summer home of Sir Charles Tupper (1821–1915), a former premier of Nova Scotia and briefly the prime minister of Canada. Those with roots in Nova Scotia can research their ancestors in the genealogical archives. Occasional special events might include music, afternoon teas, or model railroads.
1155 Whitehall Rd., Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, B0M 1S0, Canada902-254–2376Sight Details
Rate Includes: By donation, Closed Tues. and Weds. Closed Oct.–mid-May -
5. Partridge Island
Semiprecious stones such as amethyst, quartz, and stilbite can be found at Partridge Island, 1 km (½ mile) offshore and connected to the mainland by an isthmus. The 1½-km (1-mile) Partridge Island Trail can be followed from the beach up to a lookout tower on the high point.
Off Whitehall Rd., Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada -
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