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| Place | Parrsboro |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Cumberland |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.405548 |
| Longitude | -64.325945 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B0M |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | CBCYW |
Parrsboro is a community in Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Parrsboro is located at 45.4055°N, 64.3259°W.
Parrsboro rests upon the rugged edge of the Atlantic coast, where the land rises to meet the sky at Blockhouse Hill. It lies 34.4 km south-west of Springhill, NS (from Springhill, NS: bearing 218°T), and is situated 12.6 km north-north-east of Scots Bay. The Farrells River carves a quiet path through the terrain, its course marking the subtle shifts in the earth that define the local landscape. Nearby, the stillness of MacAloneys Lake offers a profound contrast to the restless, tidal pulse of the coast, where the light at dusk turns the water into a sheet of hammered silver. The terrain here holds a stubborn resilience, shaped by the weight of the tides and the long, slow cooling of the northern air. Parrsboro developed through a long history of maritime industry, drawing its vitality from the timber trade and the busy activity of a natural harbour. Shipbuilding once provided the backbone for the local economy, with the sound of hammers ringing out against the salt-heavy wind as wooden hulls took shape. While the industrial focus has shifted, the spirit of the place lingers in the weathered docks and the steady, practical nature of those who work the land and water. The economy today finds its footing in small-scale enterprise and tourism, reflecting a community that values the work of hands and the integrity of a day well spent. Culture in Parrsboro finds expression in a deep appreciation for the natural wonders that surround the settlement, particularly the geological treasures often revealed by the retreating tide. Residents maintain a quiet connection to their surroundings, fostering an environment where arts and local traditions flourish without fanfare. The atmosphere carries a certain clarity, a brightness that clarifies the edges of the hills and the dark, deep greens of the woods. Through the changing seasons, Parrsboro remains a place of grounded observation, where the simple act of watching the horizon serves as a daily ritual for those who call this coast home.
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Explore Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.405548, -64.325945. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Parrsboro includes the postal code (B0M), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Parrsboro is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |