Thursday, August 22, 2024 On our first full day in NS, we rode into Parrsboro to scope out our “home base” for the next few weeks. When we got into town, we were immediately met by the unofficial “ambassador” (Tom?) who pointed out things to see and do in this quaint little town. We headed off to Ottawa House a few miles south, took in the mini-museum and spent some time walking the beach out towards Partridge Island. We couldn’t do the island trail because the tide was coming in — one of the first things we learned about this area is that most everything outdoors is tied to the tides, which covers things like the trail to Partridge Island in seawater and makes them impassable. Locals warned us multiple times about not getting caught by the tides. We took that advice to heart.

After the Ottawa House, we returned to town and checked out the Ship’s Company Theatre (built around an old ship that was at first used for the stage), Johnny Hollywood’s (more later on both of those), and for beers and nachos at Two Islands Brewing Co. We stopped in the local food co-op for some supplies before heading back to the house.

Interestingly, many of the locals we met and talked to said, “Oh, yes. I saw you [come into] [riding around] [at the co-op in] town.” Nice, friendly place.

View from the balcony of Charlie’s house
Another balcony view
The Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy
Local theater company (more later)
The Bay of Fundy from Two Island Rd
Most of the small stores/cafes we visited dispensed with Men-Women “washrooms.” Makes it much easier if one is occupied.
Partridge Island
Partridge Island
More on Johnny Hollywood in a later post!
Johnny Hollywood’s
Johnny Hollywood’s abode and surf shop and kayak and boat rental and …
Two Islands from Rockcliffe Dr
The Bay of Fundy from Rockcliffe Dr