Wards Brook at Age of Sail

The rich ship building tradition of the Parrsboro shore was founded in safe harbours and waterways created by our geologic past. At Port Greville, protection was afforded the shipyards by the fault scarp on Ward’s Brook.

Geological Formation: Cobequid Fault
Age: Carboniferous (350-300 million years)
Directions: At Port Greville, on Highway 2, the Age of Sail Museum boardwalk leads along Wards Brook, with interpretive signage.


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Cliffs of Fundy Geopark

23 hours ago

Cliffs of Fundy Geopark
Congratulations to Nova Scotia Nature Trust on 30 years!This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Nature Trust! We’ll be highlighting some of our milestones and proudest moments, starting today with our very first protected lands: The Brothers.The Brothers encompass 15 acres on two islands in the Bay of Fundy near Parrsboro.* These steep-sided basalt islands harbour old growth hardwood forest and rare plants (Canada Yew and Purple Trillium). Bald Eagles, Black Guillemot, and provincially endangered Bank Swallows nest on the islands. They may also provide suitable nesting cliffs for Peregrine Falcons, which have shown signs of recovery in the upper bay.These two islands had been in Jack Herbin’s family for almost a century. His grandfather, John Herbin, a jeweller by trade and a keen naturalist and rock collector, bought them from the province in 1898 for $25. Every summer, he and his wife would spend several weeks exploring the islands, collecting rocks, and observing the plants and animals. Locals also visited the islands to collect shellfish, dulce, and agate. Stories circulated about "rock hounds" getting trapped overnight due to the fast changing tides. Since then, the danger of the tides, the height of the eroding cliffs and the difficulty in reaching the top have made the islands a natural wonder to admire from a distance, not a place to visit. This reduction in human disturbance also safeguards the nesting bird colonies and the natural groundcover vegetation that helps protect the islands from erosion.In 1995, Jack Herbin permanently protected The Brothers by donating them to the very recently formed Nova Scotia Nature Trust.The relative scarcity of islands in the upper Bay of Fundy, and the growing pressure to develop coastal islands in Nova Scotia, made this conservation success provincially significant.*Not to be confused with Brothers Islands, off of Pubnico, which are critically important for Roseate Terns and are part of a provincial Wildlife Management Area.📷 : Jack Herbin at The Brothers. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cliffs of Fundy Geopark

23 hours ago

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Happy Earth Day Everyone!🌱 Let earth day be a time of honouring Mother Earth, our Earth Keepers, and Stewards of the environment.At CMM, we recognize that the wisdom of Indigenous Communities and their stewardship of the land can provide valuable lessons for sustaining and restoring the intricate balance of our ecosystems.By drawing from their land-connected knowledge, we are better able to face environmental challenges such as climate change, deforestation, food security, and conservation.Join us as we celebrate our land, water, plants, animals, and the interconnectedness of our home. 🌎 Let us make every day, Earth Day. 🌎 ... See MoreSee Less

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Cliffs of Fundy Geopark

4 days ago

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JAWSOME event coming up on Saturday, April 27 @ 2pm at the The Hall (44 King St.) in Parrsboro, featuring a special documentary about Canada's Great White Sharks. The 44 minute film will be followed by audience discussion of Great Whites in the waters of our Bay of Fundy/Minas Basin. Admission by donation (proceeds go to The Hall).*****Special documentary about Canada's Great White Sharks.44 minute film followed by audience discussion of Great Whites in the waters of The Bay of Fundy/Minas Basin.*****#ParrsboroHall #ParrsboroMovies ... See MoreSee Less

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Our hearts and minds are heavy today as we reflect upon the tragic events that took place in our communities on April 18 and 19, 2020. We remember those lost, honour the survivors, and wish continued healing for all who have been so deeply impacted. ... See MoreSee Less
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What is a Geopark?

A Geopark is a designation that attracts tourists wishing to explore the connections between geology, local communities, culture, and nature. Geoparks are designed to promote tourism and celebrate a region’s uniqueness, and do not prohibit any land use.