Explore the Area

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Discovering French Flair and Fabulous Food

Arrive by sea aboard the famed and fast “Cat Ferry” and bewelcomed to Yarmouth by themajestic Cape Forchu Light, or arrive by land and pass through ancient Acadian villageswhere the tricolour flag of the Acadian nation greets you. Eitherway, you just knowthis is no ordinary place you’ve come to visit. You canwander about revelling in the glories of the golden age of sailing shipswhen Yarmouthwas one of themost important ports in the world, then relax in awaterfront restaurantwatching fishermen unload the catch of the daywhile youwait for your fresher-than-fresh lobster dinner!Why not try it the localway—creamed? And the action here goes beyond the hustle and bustle of thewaterfront. As themajor centre at this end of the province, Yarmouth is home to more than its fair share ofmuseums, restaurants, shopping opportunities and cultural extravaganzas fromannual festivals to kicking concerts and big sport events. Exploring the shores that flank Yarmouth on either side, youmight just feel like you’ve stepped off themap into another realmaltogether. The history of the area goes backmore than 400 years. The culture here is as colourful, as proud, as distinct today as itwas back in the early 1600s when Louis XIIIwas on the throne of France and Acadia was the portal to a NewWorld. Dine on Rappie Pie, dance to the fiddles-on-firemusic, or just sit quietly in the sanctuary of one of Acadia’smassive churches. And before you knowit, you’ll be talkingwith that unique Acadian accent and calling all the d’Entremonts cousins.