Yarmouth and Digby
Yarmouth and Digby are the two western-most counties of Nova Scotia. Traditional Anglo-Scottish and Acadian French culture intermingles amongst the villages, harbours, beaches and lighthouses, a remnant of the colonial past. Away from the shore, there are significant inland wilderness areas, including over 365 lakes and several major rivers.
Other destinations
- Brier Island
- Tobeatic Wilderness Area
- The French Shore
Understand
Yarmouth and Digby, located at the western end of Nova Scotia, offers travellers a variety of coastal and backwoods experiences.
Get in
By car
- Highway 101 - South Shore
Yarmouth to Halifax
- Highway 103 - North Shore
Yarmouth to Halifax
- Highway 203 - South Shore Inland
Scenic drive from Shelburne (Nova Scotia) through Kemptville to Carleton, near Yarmouth
- Many other scenic routes including old Hwy 1 and old Hwy 3.
By bus
- Campbell's Shuttle Service, ☎ +1-800-742-6101. Yarmouth to Halifax, including Halifax International Airport and Via Rail station.
- Cloud Nine Shuttle, toll-free: +1-888-805-3335. Yarmouth to Halifax/Dartmouth, operating on the #101 and #103 highways and points en route. Also parcel pickups and deliveries. Service 7 days a week.
By ferry
A ferry was reinstated between Yarmouth and Portland, Maine in 2014. There is no longer a ferry to Bar Harbor. A ferry runs between Saint John and Digby.
Get around
Do
Beaches and parks
- Bartlett's Beach, Port Maitland
- Mavilette Beach, Mavilette
- Port Maitland Beach & Provincial Park, Port Maitland
Fishing excursions
- Tight Lines Guide Service, ☎ +1 902 649-2428. Port Maitland.