Yarmouth (Nova Scotia)

Yarmouth is a town on the western tip of Nova Scotia, Canada. The town is known for the Cape Frochu Lighthouse and the nearby area boasts both traditional Anglo-Scottish and Acadian French culture. It also makes a good base for exploring the inland wilderness areas, which feature over 365 lakes and several major rivers.

Get in

By car

From Halifax, take Highway 101 on the South Shore or Highway 103 on the North Shore.

By bus

• Acadievan Shuttle Service, toll-free: [phone]. Yarmouth to Halifax, including international airport and rail station. 
• Cloud Nine Shuttle, toll-free: [phone]. Yarmouth to Halifax/Dartmouth and points en route on the #101 and #103 highways, parcel pickups and deliveries, 7 days a week. 
• Trius Tours, toll-free: [phone]. Yarmouth to Halifax, South Shore Routes 103 & 3. 

By boat

• Bay Ferries, toll-free: [phone]. June 15-Sep 30, departs Portland 2:30pm EDT, departs Yarmouth 8:30am AST. International car ferry, daily 6-hour crossing between Yarmouth and Portland (Maine). US$107/person + US$199/auto (one way, high season). 

By plane

• 🌍 Yarmouth Airport (YQI  ^IATA). serves private planes. The closest scheduled services are at Halifax.  

Get around

Yarmouth is fairly easy to navigate by car

Local cab services include:

• R & L Taxi, ☎ [phone]. 
• Sea Crest Taxi. [phone]. 
• Tri County Cab, ☎ [phone]. 
• Yarmouth Town Taxi, ☎ [phone]. 

See

• Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth Branch, 341 Main St. 
• Cape Forchu Lightstation. Dramatic, bold coastline and historic lighthouse now open to the public. Small museum and tea room. Cape Forchu was named by Champlain in 1605. Drive to Cape Forchu easily from downtown Yarmouth, passing the numerous fishing shanties and lobster pounds along the way.
• Chebogue Salt Marsh and Chebogue Point. The largest salt-water marshland in the province was once the home of a major Acadian French settlement.
• Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia, 451 Main Street, ☎ [phone]. 
• Killam Brothers Shipping Office, 90 Water Street, ☎ [phone]. 
• Pelton-Fuller House, 20 Collins Street, ☎ [phone]. 
• Sweeney Fisheries Museum, 112 Water St. Explores the Sweeney marine heritage through a number of exhibits including a simulation of a traditional fishing wharf with fishing, processing and ship repair sheds, wharf decks and a coastal freighter. 
• Yarmouth County Museum & Archives, 22 Collins St, ☎ [phone]. Local museum relating the town's history. 
• Acadian Historical Village of Nova Scotia (Le village historique acadien), 91 Old Church Road, Pubnico-West-le-Bas (30 min from Yarmouth: follow Highway 103 to Exit 31 and turn right), ☎ [phone], toll-free: [phone]. Jun-Sep: daily 9AM-5PM. Pubnico is the oldest Acadian settlement where today's inhabitants are the direct descendants of early settlers. The historical village presents the story of Acadians in Nova Scotia. Adults $8, seniors (65 & up) and students (with card) $6, students (6 to 17 years old) $3, family $20, group (per person) $5, children (5 years old & under) free. (updated Jan 2019)

Do

Beaches

There aren't any beaches in the town, but there are a few within a short drive.

• John's Cove Beach, Highway 304 (just before you reach the Cape Frochu Lightstation). Sandy curve with views of Yarmouth Harbour 
• Pembroke Beach, Pembroke Cove. Beach on the Atlantic Ocean and a birding destination 
• Sand Beach, Chebogue Rd. 

Cinema and theatre

• Empire Studio 5 Yarmouth, 136 Starrs Road, ☎ [phone]. First-run cinema chain. 
• Th'Yarc, 76 Parade St., ☎ [phone]. Playhouse and arts centre. 

Sport

• Deep Sea Fishing Charters, ☎ [phone]. 
• Undersea Discovery, Hardscratch Road, ☎ [phone]. Scuba diving gear. 
• Yarmouth Links, 28 Forbes Street, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Par 72 golf course (pro shop [phone]) Back: 5,897 yards, Front: 5,523 yards. 

Tours

• C & J's Ocean View Tours, Water Street (Ferry Terminal), ☎ [phone]. Bus tour. 

Buy

There is an Atlantic Superstore, Sobeys, and Wal-Mart

Eat

Budget

• Old World Bakery and Deli, 232 Main St, ☎ [phone]. Tu-Sa 9AM–10:30PM. (updated May 2017)
• The Shanty Café, 6B Central Street, ☎ [phone]. M-Sa 6AM-8PM. The Shanty offers homemade Canadian and Cuban food. Vegetarian and other healthy options. Its mandate is to provide meaningful employment to individuals who face barriers to employment as a result of disability, mental illness, age, language, literacy, etc. Burgers $7.50, sandwiches $4.50-8.50, breakfast $3.50-6.50, haddock dinner $8-13. (updated May 2017)
• Jo-Anne's Quick-N-Tasty, Route 1, Hebron, ☎ [phone]. Daily 10:30AM–7PM. Diner with excellent seafood. (updated May 2017)
• Snack Place Restaurant, 2 Cann Street, ☎ [phone]. Fish & chips, seafood, etc. Daily 11AM–8PM ('til 9PM F & Sa). (updated May 2017)
• Chuck's Diner, 7 Hardscratch Rd, ☎ [phone]. Daily 7AM–8PM. Drive-in restaurant. (updated May 2017)

Pizza

• Five Corners Restaurant & Pizza Villa, Main St., ☎ [phone]. 
• Greco Pizza, 334 Main Street, ☎ [phone]. 
• Jake's Diner Pizzeria & Deli, 322 Main Street, ☎ [phone]. 
• Pizza Delight, 77 Starrs Road, ☎ [phone]. 
• Pizza Villa, 624 Main Street, ☎ [phone]. 

Mid-range

Asian

• Lotus Garden Restaurant, 67 Starrs Road, ☎ [phone]. M-F 11AM-8PM; Sa Su 11:30AM-8PM. Canadian Chinese food. All-you-can-eat buffet F-Su 4PM-7PM. Mains $10-13. (updated May 2017)
• New Century Restaurant, 280 Main Street. daily 11AM-9PM. Canadian Chinese food. All-you-can-eat buffet on weekends. (updated May 2017)

Seafood

• Old Mill Seafood & Dairy Bar, 785 Hardscratch Road, ☎ [phone]. M-F 10AM-7PM; Sa Su 9AM-6PM. Mains $11-25. (updated May 2017)
• Rudder's Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub, 96 Water Street, ☎ [phone]. Daily 11AM–10:30PM. A five-minute walk from downtown. Known for its seafood, service and spacious wrap-around deck overlooking Yarmouth's waterfront. The 18th-century beamed ceilings and thick plank floors are part of the draw. Live entertainment most nights of the week. 
• Windlass Restaurant, Kelley's Cove, ☎ [phone]. Daily 11AM-8PM. (updated May 2017)

Splurge

• Prince Arthur Steak & Seafood House, 73 Starrs Rd, ☎ [phone]. (updated May 2017)

Drink

Bars & pubs

• Boston Pizza (Sports Bar), 134 Starrs Road, ☎ [phone]. 
• Captain Kelley's Lounge & Pub, 577 Main Street, ☎ [phone]. 
• The Red Knight Tavern, 73 Starrs Road, ☎ [phone]. 
• Rudder's Seafood Restaurant & Brew Pub, 96 Water Street, ☎ [phone]. 

Tea rooms and cafés

• The Academy Tea Room, 113 Main Street, ☎ [phone]. 
• Chez Bruno Café & Bistro, 278 Main Street, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 
• Joshua's Fine Coffee & Ice Cream, 95 Water Street, ☎ [phone]. 
• Mischa's Café and Ice Cream Parlour, ☎ [phone]. 3198 Hwy 1 Port Maitland. 

Sleep

• Rodd Grand Hotel Yarmouth, 417 Main St., ☎ [phone]. Haley's Lounge and Ship's Bell Restaurant. Point of departure for "Experience Yarmouth by Rodd" bus and walking tours. 

Connect

Nearby

Deerfield

• Ellenwood Provincial Park & Campground, Highway 340, ☎ [phone]. Fresh water beach and park 

Tusket

• Argyle Township Courthouse & Archives, Route 3, Tusket (at the center of the village, about 14 km (9 mi) south of Yarmouth), ☎ [phone]. 

Wedgeport

• Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum, 57 Tuna Wharf Rd, Highway 334, Lower Wedgeport, ☎ [phone]. 9AM-6PM daily from mid-June to late August. A museum dedicated to sport tuna fishing with photos, trophies and displays from when Bluefin tuna were plentiful in the area. There are also displays on Acadian culture and Wedgeport's history. 

Go next

• Digby and Pubnico
• Tobeatic Wilderness Reserve in Kemptville

Routes through Yarmouth

END ←	W  E	→ Digby → Halifax
END ←	W  E	→ Pubnico → Halifax
END ←	W  E	→ Pubnico → Halifax
Jct ← Jct E ←	N  S	→ END