Five Islands

June 21, 2013
9:45 PM
Astronomy Night

Everyone is welcome to watch the moon and stars with us, weather permitting. We will have a telescope available, but bring binoculars if you have them. The high level of our park with its panoramic view is excellent for seeing what is not on our planet. Bring a lawn chair, insect repellent and meet us at the beach parking lot. Pre-registration is required in order to notify participants if unfavorable weather conditions for this event arise. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Register by contacting the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca. Rain date: Saturday, June 22 at 9:45 PM.

June 28, 2013
2 PM and 7 PM Friday and Saturday
Aboriginal Knowledge

Friday to Saturday, June 28 to 29 2 PM and 7 PM

Join us at the Teepee located in the park’s playground. Meet Emile Gautreau and Louise Goodwin 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. Two programs will be offered on each day. Please bring insect repellent, sunscreen and lawn chairs. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. For more information contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.

July 6, 2013
4 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, water shoes or rubber boots as there will be some mud involved. Remember you will be on the mud flats so hats, sunscreen and drinking water are advised. Please bring a 1 litre container and digging tool such as a garden fork or shovel. Meet at the beach parking lot. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. For more information contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.

July 13, 2013
10 AM
Rock Hounding Walk and Talk

Join a rock enthusiast and travel back 200 million years through the park’s rock geology, when 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 the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.

July 20, 2013
11 AM - 2 PM
Parks Day Celebration

Help us celebrate the wonders of our parkland by attending our family day. There will be cake, a barbecue, washer toss, fish pond, and a scavenger hunt. Meet at the Park Office. Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. Contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.

July 20, 2013
2 PM - 4 PM
Parks Day - Historical 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 diked the powerful bay to grow crops. The trip ends at the beach where the geological setting goes back over 200 million years. Wear appropriate footwear, bring a hat, sunscreen and water. Walk is about 3 km long with some hills. Meet at the park office. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. For more information contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.

July 27, 2013
10 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 the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.

July 27, 2013
7 PM - 9:30 PM
Jam Around the Fire

Jam around the Fire with musical accompaniment. We are inviting anyone with a musical talent, and also those who just want to listen, to join us around the camp fire at the park playgrounds. Bring your musical instruments, lawn chairs, insect repellent, as well as marshmallows and hot dogs for roasting on the fire. This promises to be an entertaining evening, suitable for all ages. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.

July 31, 2013
10 AM FGM or 10:30 AM at Park
Walking Tour of Five Islands Provincial Park

The cliffs at Five Islands Provincial Park tell a story of Triassic sand dunes, Jurrassic lava flows and lake deposits from the age of the 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 Pangea, and formation of a rift valley in the area that we now know as the Bay of Fundy. Our Ice Age past also helped shape our landscape. Please wear walking shoes, layered clothing, a hat and sunscreen and bring along a cool drink and a snack. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at 10 AM at Fundy Geological Museum at 162 Two Island Road in Parrsboro or 10:30 AM at Five Islands Provincial Park beach access parking lot. Sponsored by the Fundy Geological Museum. Contact Ken at (902) 254-3814 or email adamskd@gov.ns.ca. 

August 3, 2013
10 AM
Striped Bass Fishing Demonstration

Join an experienced striped bass fisher person while we fish with the incoming tide from the shore at the park. These are highly prized fish by anglers because of their feisty nature and size. Striped bass grow up to 100 cm long and can live for up to 30 years. The daily bag limit is one striped bass, 68 cm (26.8 inches) in length or longer measured from end to end. We can not guarantee you will catch a fish but you will have fun trying. You must pre-register for this event and receive confirmation from park staff in order to attend. There will be limited fishing gear. Meet at the head of the estuary trail near the RV dump station, inquire for directions at the park office. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact the park to pre-register at (902) 254-2980 or email fiveislandspark@gov.ns.ca.

August 10, 2013
8:15 AM
Hike Around the Bottom of the Red Head

This exciting experience gives hikers the chance to view the red sandstone cliffs at low tide, which become covered by water at high tide, along the shore at the base of Economy Mountain where the Five Islands Park is located. The walking conditions will be over rocks, mud and sand. Recommended for age 5 and over. Wear sturdy footwear, bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, snack and water. Pre-registration is required as we will need your contact information to advise you of weather conditions at Five Islands. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. For more information and to pre-register contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.

August 17, 2013
10 AM
Red Head Hike

Join our guide for a nature hike during Gem Show weekend along our newly redeveloped 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 comfort station parking lot. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca. Rain date: Sunday August 18 at 10 AM.

August 17, 2013
1 PM FGM or 1:30 PM at the Park
A Walking Tour of the Rocks and Landforms of Five Islands Park

Five Islands Provincial Park preserves rocks from the age of dinosaurs ranging from 215 to 190 million years ago. See for yourself how geologists interpret the rocks holding clues to dinosaurs, rifting of plates, early fish, big rivers, and magnificent volcanic eruptions. The park also holds clues to climate change in the past 12,000 years as huge glaciers melted and the region around the park recovered from the covering of 1.5 km of ice with both land uplift and sea level rise. During this time the Fundy tides developed and the Minas Basin filled with water. Join retired NS Department of Natural Resources Geologist, Dr. Howard Donohoe for a marvelous couple of hours exploring Nova Scotia's geological past. Walking is easy to moderate. Families and individuals are welcome. Dress for weather conditions and wear sturdy shoes and a hat; no flip flops please. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen and insect repellent. Meet at the Fundy Geological Museum, 162 Two Island Road, Parrsboro at 1 PM or at the Five Islands Park beach parking lot at 1:30 PM. Sponsored by the Fundy Geological Museum. Contact Howard at (902) 422-3486 or email hvdonohoe@bellaliant.net.

August 24, 2013
9 AM
Tidal Pool Exploration

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.

August 31, 2013
2:30 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 the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.

September 1, 2013
3:30 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, water shoes or rubber boots as you will be on the mud flats. Bring hat, 1 litre container, digging tools such as a garden fork or shovel, sunscreen and drinking water. Meet at the park beach parking lot. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. For more information contact the park at (902) 254-2980 or email FiveIslandsPark@gov.ns.ca.