Welcome to the Town of Yarmouth
On the Edge of Everywhere
Waste Check
To help preserve our environment, Nova Scotia’s Solid Waste-Resource Management Strategy includes a disposal ban on items that can be diverted from the landfill and made into valuable resources. When the strategy was adopted in 1998, the province was split into seven different regions to make managing solid waste easier. The Town of Yarmouth lies within Region 7, along with the Town of Digby and the four Municipalities of Argyle, Clare, Digby, and Yarmouth.
These six municipal units joined together to form Waste Check, an Authority which consists of two representatives from each member. Their goal is to provide waste-reduction awareness, education, and program support in our region – cutting down on waste for a healthy environment. You can learn more at wastecheck.ca.
Check My Waste App
Looking for an easier way to manage your household waste? Download the free Waste Check My Waste smartphone app:
Mariners Centre
The Mariners Centre is an incredibly versatile multipurpose facility with two ice rinks. From business meetings and cocktails to dances, hockey games, and professional expos, the Mariners Centre is able to host gatherings of virtually any size, thanks to its flexible room structure.
The facilities include:
- boardroom-style meetings for up to 17 individuals
- larger meeting spaces that can host 175 people
- sit-down dining rooms that can accommodate up to 400 guests
- a licensed lounge to house 95 guests (with a view of both ice rinks)
- flexible, portable stage and dance floor conversions
The Mariners Centre also features state-of-the-art video and sound production resources, a 16x9-foot scoreboard, a roadside marquee, and aisle and booth carpeting. The complex is owned by the Town of Yarmouth and the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, with an appointed Management Board. Learn more about the Mariners Centre.
Ferry Terminal and Service
Yarmouth's ferry terminal is a vital link between our town (often called "the gateway to Nova Scotia") and the United States. Bay Ferries operates "The CAT" high-speed ferry service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbour, Maine. The trip length is 3.5 hours. Check their website for details and to book your crossing today.
The ferry terminal includes an office of Canada Border Services for entrants to Canada. The town is also home to one of the major Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centres and the Nova Scotia Tourism Contact Centre.
Emergency Management Organization
The Regional Emergency Management Office is charged with ensuring the safety and security of the residents of Yarmouth Town, the Municipality of Yarmouth, and the Municipality of Argyle, their property, and the environment, by providing for a prompt and coordinated response to an emergency.
Most emergencies are small and localized in nature, affecting a single person or a small group of people. These are handled by the appropriate emergency services organizations, such as the police or fire services.
But when the impact is broader, affecting a large number of people, the Emergency Management Office steps in. Their role is to plan ahead before an emergency occurs, coordinate the provision of the Town and Municipal resources when an emergency occurs, and assist with analysis and evaluation after an emergency.
When there is an emergency, like a bad winter storm, a hurricane, or a fire, you need to be ready to get by on your own for at least the first 72 hours. Are you ready for an emergency? Download the brochure, How to Prepare for an Emergency.
For more information on emergency management, please visit Nova Scotia Emergency Management website.
Local Emergency Management Office Contact Information:
5 J.E. Hatfield Court / PO Box 10
Tusket, Nova Scotia B0W 3M0
Phone: 902-742-8558
Email: emc@munargyle.com or maxs@munargyle.com
Website: Yarmouth County REMO (Argyle / Yarmouth)
