Infuriated, Glooscap chased after Beaver, hurling five huge rocks at him. Those stones all missed, and landed in the Bay of Fundy, where they became the islands we see today. A different version of their formation suggests they are part of the mostly eroded volcanic basalt cap protecting the underlying stiltstone of the red cliffs. Rockhounding is a popular attraction all along this coast, where the rapidly changing shoreline reveals new items every year. Parrsboro contains a rock and mineral museum, which has a geological display and offers guided tours.
Visitors require a permit to collect rocks, minerals, and fossils in provincial parks.
In addition to the customary facilities, there is an unsupervised beach at the mouth of the East River. Clam digging is another popular activity on the 1.6 km. Winter usage of the trails for cross-country skiing is very heavy, and the system is featured in the provincial guide to Nordic Ski Trails in Nova Scotia. Not all the sections that I highlight are assessable to skiers, but special signs throughout the park indicate ski paths. However, for hiking purposes, I recommend that you begin here.