Yarmouth County[1] is in the South Shore region of Nova Scotia, Canada. Yarmouth County boasts both traditional Anglo-Scottish and Acadian French culture as well as significant inland wilderness areas, including over 365 lakes and several major rivers.
Acadievan Shuttle Service
1-800-742-6101
Between Yarmouth and Halifax, including Halifax International Airport and Via Rail-Halifax. [2]
Cloud Nine Shuttle
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. [3]
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 lobser pounds along the way. [4]
Sweeney Fisheries Museum. 112 Water Street, Yarmouth. Step across the threshold and back in time at the W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum. Explore the Sweeney marine heritage through unique exhibits: a simulation of a traditional fishing wharf, complete with fishing, processing and ship repair sheds, wharf decks and even a coastal freighter. [5]
Yarmouth County Museum & Archives. Collins Street, Yarmouth. [6] Also managed by the Yarmouth Historical Society are the Pelton Fuller House (Collins Street) and the Killam Brothers Shipping Office (90 Water Street).
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth Branch. Main Street, Yarmouth. [7]
Tobeatic Wilderness Reserve, Yarmouth County. A huge, pristine wilderness area can be accessed from East Kemptville, Argyle Muncipality, Yarmouth County. Nearby accommodation is Trout Point Lodge.
Chebogue Salt Marsh and Chebogue Point. The largest salt-water marshland in the province was once the home of a major Acadian French settlement.
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Captain Kelley's Dining Room, 577 Main Street, (902)742-9191.
Dining Room, Trout Point Lodge, 189 Trout Point Road, Off East Branch Rd., East Kemptville, (902) 761-2142, [16]. Single Dinner seating at 7:30PM reservations required.
Five Corners Restaurant & Pizza Villa, Main Street, (902)742-7876.
River Bend Lodge B&B and the Cottages, [19], 72 Trout Point Road, East Kemptville (902) 482-8360.
A luxury bed & breakfast with cottage rentals open year round, adjacent to the Tobeatic Wilderness Area and the Tusket River. Rated 4.5 stars by Canada Select.
Rodd Colony Harbour Inn Yarmouth, [20], 6 Forest Street (902) 742-9194.
Rated 3 stars by Canada Select
Rodd Grand Hotel Yarmouth, [21], 417 Main Street (902) 742-2446.
Rated 4 stars by Canada Select.
Trout Point Lodge of Nova Scotia, [22], 189 Trout Point Road, East Kemptville, Yarmouth County, (902) 482-8360.
A wilderness lodge on two rivers outside of the Town of Yarmouth lies adjacent to the Tobeatic Wilderness Area and offers outdoor recreation, guided fishing & kayaking, cooking classes, and wine tastings. Inspected and recommended by Conde Nast Johansens. Rated 4.5 stars by Canada Select and 5 Green Keys by the Hotel Association of Canada (eco-rating)
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