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Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Yarmouth
Yarmouth was considered the richest small town in the world from 1830 to 1880. Today it is the hub of Yarmouth & Acadian Shores. The old prosperity of Yarmouth becomes reality while visiting the many historic homes. Enjoy shopping on the bustling Main Street with its 30 unique retailers of high quality treasures and walk the working waterfront. Ferry service in Yarmouth began during the age of sail, and continues to this day with the CAT Ferry, arriving daily from either Portland or Bar Harbor, Maine.
- Historic Walking Tour: a self-directed 4 km (2.5 miles) tour covering 26 mansions, museums, points of interest and seven architectural types.
- Guided Walking, Bus and Boat Tours: daily guided tours and interpretation signage give an excellent introduction to Yarmouth’s waterfront and harbour, and the entire region.
- Yarmouth Garden Tour: this self-directed tour allows you to discover the many gardens throughout the town. To view the brochure and map, click Here
- Events: Seafest, Shark Scramble, Sou’West Nova Bike Rally, the New York Islanders-there are many events to entertain. Check out www.playarmouthevents.com
- Museums, Archives and Galleries: Visit a historical, fishing, or fire fighter’s museum. Tour a Victorian mansion or a restored shipping office. Sketch at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Western Branch. Research your roots at the historical archives.
- Yarmouth Links Golf: the rolling fairways, small lightning fast greens and unpredictable ocean breezes all combine to provide a challenge for any golfer.
- Playgrounds & Frost Park: Enjoy the playgrounds and parks and let the children play. Locate the “echo circle” at Frost Park.
- Th’Yarc Theatre: a 352 seat theatre, features a large variety of live plays and concerts.
- Mariner’s Centre: a local multi-purpose facility that hosts many events and concerts throughout the year.
- CAT Ferry: sails into Yarmouth each day (June through October) from Maine, USA. Cruising at highway speeds, it’s the quickest way to reach Nova Scotia.
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