Rising majestically from the shores of the Bay of Fundy, Five Islands Provincial Park is one of Nova Scotia's premiere outdoor destinations. The park features 90 metre (300 ft.) sea cliffs overlooking the world's highest tides, a spectacular setting for camping or any of the many opportunities that abound for hiking, beachcombing, rock collecting, clam digging, and ocean kayaking.
Open from June 15 - Oct. 8 for the 2012 Season the park offers a 90-site campground two picnic areas,an unsupervised beach, playground and comfort station facility..
Camping reservations can be made beginning April 2, 2012. See Reservations for details and conditions.
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June 30, 2012
2:00 PM
Clam Digging
Join us for a clam digging demonstration at Five Islands Beach. Learn how to dig for clams with a professional clam digger and learn about the intriguing life cycle of the soft shelled clam. This event is perfect for all ages. Wear old shoes or if your feet are tough go without, but remember you will be on the mud flats, so hats, sunscreen and drinking water are advised. Meet at the beach parking lot. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact Sue at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.
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July 1, 2012
3:30 PM
Rock Hounding Walk and Talk
Join a rock enthusiast and travel back 200 million years through the parks rock geology, where some rocks and minerals on the beach were first formed. You may step in mud and climb over rocks, so wear appropriate footwear, bring a hat, sun screen and water. Suitable for all ages. Meet at the park beach parking lot. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact Sue at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.
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July 7, 2012
9:15 AM to 11:30 AM
Tidal Pool Exploration
This exciting experience involves investigating the life found in our tidal pools with Andrew Hebda, Zoologist with the NS Museum of Natural History. The array of life in these small pools will astound you! Participants will be stepping in mud and water so wear appropriate footwear, and bring sun screen, hat, snack, and water. Meet at the park beach parking lot. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.
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July 14, 2012
10:00 AM
Shoreline Walking Tour
The cliffs at Five Islands Provincial Park tell a story of Triassic sand dunes, Jurassic lava flows and lake deposits from the age of dinosaurs. The spectacular faults and rocks exposed along the shore, near the "Old Wife" are dramatic evidence for the break-up of the super-continent Pangaea, and formation of a rift valley in the area that we now know as the Bay of Fundy. Learn how the Ice Age past helped shape our landscape. Suitable for all ages. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Wear walking shoes, layered clothing and hat, and bring sunscreen, cool drinks, and snacks. Meet at the Fundy Geological Museum, 162 Two Island Road, Parrsboro. We will depart the museum at 10 AM. Sponsored by the Fundy Geological Museum. Contact Ken Adams at (902) 254-3814, (902) 254-4202, or email adamskd@gov.ns.ca.
Rain date: July 26 and August 11 at 10 AM.
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July 21, 2012
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Canada's Parks Day Celebration
Celebrate Parks Day with fun activities for the whole family. There will be games, free food and drinks. Bring hats, sunscreen, lawn chairs, and insect repellent. Meet at the park office area. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca. Please note that low tide is at 9 AM.
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July 21, 2012
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Historic Park Journey
Start your historical journey at the park office where the original Bentley farm house stood at the turn of the 20th century. As you walk the park, travel back to the time when only the Mi'kmaq knew of its beauty. View the salt marsh where the Acadians dyked the powerful bay to grow crops. The trip ends at the beach where the geological setting goes back over 200 million years. Walk is about 3 km long with some hills. Wear appropriate footwear and bring a hat, sunscreen and water. Meet at the park office. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.
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July 26, 2012
10:00 AM
Shoreline Walking Tour
The cliffs at Five Islands Provincial Park tell a story of Triassic sand dunes, Jurassic lava flows and lake deposits from the age of dinosaurs. The spectacular faults and rocks exposed along the shore, near the "Old Wife" are dramatic evidence for the break-up of the super-continent Pangaea, and formation of a rift valley in the area that we now know as the Bay of Fundy. Learn how the Ice Age past helped shape our landscape. Suitable for all ages. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Wear walking shoes, layered clothing and hat, and bring sunscreen, cool drinks, and snacks. Meet at the Fundy Geological Museum, 162 Two Island Road, Parrsboro. We will depart the museum at 10 AM. Sponsored by the Fundy Geological Museum. Contact Ken Adams at (902) 254-3814, (902) 254-4202, or email adamskd@gov.ns.ca. Rain date: Saturday, August 11 at 10 AM
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July 28, 2012
1:30 PM
Clam Digging
Join us for a clam digging demonstration at Five Islands Beach. Learn how to dig for clams with a professional clam digger and learn about the intriguing life cycle of the soft shelled clam. This event is perfect for all ages. Wear old shoes or if your feet are tough go without, but remember you will be on the mud flats, so hats, screen and drinking water are advised. Meet at the beach parking lot. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.
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August 4, 2012
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Red Head Trail Guided Hike
Join our guide for a nature hike along our newly developed trail to a favorite hiking destination, the Red Head. The spectacular view when you arrive will be worth the exertion. Please note that this hike is suitable for all ages but is considered a difficult hike. Wear sturdy footwear, bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, snack and water. Meet at the park office. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.
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August 5, 2012
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Explore the Bottom of the Bay
This exciting experience involves investigating the life in our tidal pools. The array of life in these small pools will astound you! Participants will be stepping in mud and water so wear appropriate footwear, and bring sunscreen, hat, snacks and water. Meet at the park beach parking lot. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca. Please note that low tide is at 10 AM.
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August 11, 2012
10:00 AM
Shoreline Walking Tour
The cliffs at Five Islands Provincial Park tell a story of Triassic sand dunes, Jurassic lava flows and lake deposits from the age of dinosaurs. The spectacular faults and rocks exposed along the shore, near the "Old Wife" are dramatic evidence for the break-up of the super-continent Pangaea, and formation of a rift valley in the area that we now know as the Bay of Fundy. Learn how the Ice Age past helped shape our landscape. Suitable for all ages. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Wear walking shoes, layered clothing and hat, and bring sunscreen, cool drinks, and snacks. Meet at the Fundy Geological Museum, 162 Two Island Road, Parrsboro. We will depart the museum at 10 AM. Sponsored by the Fundy Geological Museum. Contact Ken Adams at (902) 254-3814, (902) 254-4202, or email adamskd@gov.ns.ca.
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August 16, 2012
Thurs. Aug. 16 - Sun. Aug. 19 Time TBD
Aboriginal Knowledge
Join us at the Teepee with Emile Gautreau for an experience to understand the Great Creator and Mother Earth. Participate in the sharing atmosphere of the talking circle. Come away with a better understanding of environmental conservation through the eyes of another. Times to be posted at the park. Meet at the playground. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.
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August 18, 2012
2:30 PM
Walking Tour of the Rocks, Fossils, and Landforms of Five Islands Park
Five Islands Provincial Park preserves rocks from the age of dinosaurs 190 million years ago. This part of ancient Nova Scotia was a deep rift valley with a hot, dry climate punctuated with enough rainfall to produce short-lived lakes and large rivers. Huge volumes of flood basalts covered most of the area of the park and the Bay of Fundy. The rocks record a time when southern Nova Scotia was almost pulled away from northern Nova Scotia along a large rift valley. The landforms in the park were later sculpted by huge glaciers that only recently melted around 10,000 years ago. Then the awesome Fundy tides finished the work on the landscape. Join Howard Donohoe, a retired NS Department of Natural Resources Geologist, as he interprets the 200 million year history of Five Islands Park, from the age of dinosaurs to the last period of glaciation to the present day. The length of the walk is about 2 hours along a sandy beach. Walking is easy to moderate. Families and individuals are welcome. Bring a wind jacket, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, and water. Meet at either the park beach parking lot at 2:30 PM or at the Fundy Geological Museum at 2:00 PM. Contact Howard at (902) 422-3486 or email howarddonohoe@hfx.eastlink.ca.
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September 2, 2012
8:30 AM
Rock Hounding Walk and Talk
Join a rock enthusiast and travel back 200 million years through the parks rock geology, where some rocks and minerals on the beach were first formed. You may step in mud and climb over rocks, so wear appropriate footwear, bring a hat, sun screen and water. Suitable for all ages. Meet at the park beach parking lot. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact Sue at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.
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September 15, 2012
10:00 AM
Historic Park Journey
Start your historical journey at the park office where the original Bentley farm house stood at the turn of the 20th century. As you walk the park, travel back to the time when only the Mi'kmaq knew of its beauty. View the salt marsh where the Acadians dyked the powerful bay to grow crops. The trip ends at the beach where the geological setting goes back over 200 million years. Walk is about 3 km long with some hills. Wear appropriate footwear and bring a hat, sunscreen and water. Meet at the park office. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.
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September 25, 2012
1:30 PM
Clam Digging
Join us for a clam digging demonstration at Five Islands Beach. Learn how to dig for clams with a professional clam digger and learn about the intriguing life cycle of the soft shelled clam. This event is perfect for all ages. Wear old shoes or if your feet are tough go without, but remember you will be on the mud flats, so hats, sunscreen and drinking water are advised. Meet at the beach parking lot. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact Sue at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.
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