7.5 km (4.5 mi) along the River Philip Rd., then a 1-km (0.5-mi) hike along an old woods road to stairs into a deep gorge where a natural geological phenomenon has occurred in the collapse of a 20-m (65-ft) waterfall.
Family-oriented centre depicts rich heritage of the Minas Basin timber and shipbuilding industries. Archives and professionally designed exhibits in main pavilion, a restored Methodist Church, built in 1857. Working blacksmith shop, historical lighthouse. French spoken.
Rte 209
Port Greville, Nova Scotia
Phone 902-348-2030
Housed in an "H" hut on the site of the former Camp Debert, one of 3 communications centres for Canada during WWII and the Cold War. Atlantic Canadaıs only "Diefenbunker"; tours offered (call for schedule).
Plains Rd
Debert, Nova Scotia
Phone 902-662-2860
Pictures, videos and interpretive panels explain the geology, history and culture of West Colchester; hiking trail information. World War II Observation Tower offers a spectacular view of the tides and countryside.
3248 Hwy 2
Economy, Nova Scotia
Phone 902-647-2600
"Pepper Pot" wooden lighthouse built in 1913. Interpretive panels; view of Five Islands; beach access.
412 Wharf Road
Five Islands, Nova Scotia
The Centre features the worldıs largest collection of 300-million-year-old "Joggins Fossils" as well as exhibits of trilobites, brachiopods, bivalves, gastropods and fish fossils from around the world. Local fossil identification available.
Main Street
Joggins, Nova Scotia
Phone 902-251-2618
Near the Bay of Fundy where the worldıs highest tides erode the cliffs, revealing evidence of 325-million-year-old fossils. Models of the ancient landscape where dinosaurs once roamed; displays of the rich mineral deposits and unique geology in the area. Geological tours of the beaches (phone for details). A Bay of Fundy Recommended Experience.
162 Two Islands Road
Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
Phone 902-254-3814
Website http://museum.gov.ns.ca/fgm/
Traditional Dutch-style farmhouse and yard. Cheese made and sold on the premises. Heritage farm animals, petting area, gardens (herb, water, flower, etc). Extensive grounds with garden and woodland nature discovery trails; spectacular view of the bay. Activity sheets for all ages. Entertaining and educational.
112 Brown Road, off Hwy 2
Upper Economy, Nova Scotia
Phone 902-647-2751
Website http://www.thatdutchmansfarm.com/
A unique performance venue and a theatrical experience like no other. The stage is a ship: the MV Kipawo, last of the Minas Basin ferries. A highly acclaimed and innovative professional company, the productions are Canadian plays with an emphasis on new works from Atlantic Canadian playwrights.
Lower Main Street
Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
Phone 800-565-SHOW
Phone 902-254-3000
Fax 902-254-2331
Website http://www.shipscompany.com/
Internationally known fossil collector Eldon George displays rare fossils of prehistoric dinosaurs, reptiles, amphibians; the worldıs smallest dinosaur footprint; NS gemstones and minerals; minerals and fossils from world-wide sources. Prospectorsı supplies, books and maps available.
349 Whitehall Road
Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
Phone 902-254-2981