Getting There

Parrsboro and Diligent River are situated along the southwestern shore of Cumberland County, Nova Scoatia, facing the Bay of Fundy and the Minas Basin. Parrsboro is located on Highway 2 while Diligent River is located ten kilometers  further west on Highway 209.

Coming from the East?
When driving west  from Halifax turn off the Trans Canada Highway at Exit 12 at Glenholm and travel Highway 2 along the scenic Minas Shore to Parrsboro. On your way you will drive over Economy Mt. There is an easterly launch there. You will also pass by the Hidden Falls launch about 5k before you get to Parrsboro. This site is harder to find now that it is no longer a tourist destination and all signage is gone. When you reach Parrsboro proceed through it in the direction of Amherst. 1/2 a kilometer beyond the town limits you will intersect with Highway 209. It is a T so can only turn left toward Diligent River.

Coming from the West?
When driving  east from New Brunswick take Exit 4 at Amherst and travel south to Parrsboro. About 4km after turning off on Highway 2 watch out for Highway 302. Take that route if you are looking for the speedier way to the Parrsboro Shore. If you have time, stay on Highway 2 and take in Springhill. You'll get there eventually. As you approach Parrsboro you will intersect with Highway 209 in Cross Roads. It is a T so can only turn right toward Diligent River.

Proceed 10 km west to Diligent River where you will go through a cross roads indicating Diligent River Harbour and Glasgow Mountain. Drive straight  for another 2km and look for the signage indicating 9874. There is, as well, a sign there for Artware Studio. Bear left at the sign and then bear left almost immediatly along a dirt driveway which keeps going and going and going for 2 km until you reach the school which overlooks the Bay. You have arrived!!

Parking and the shop-With the open door	The classroom - on the left

You might want to check out the topographical map of the area surrounding Parrsboro. From it you can go to the predominant sites of our area.