Welcome to the Town of Yarmouth
On the Edge of Everywhere
Yarmouth Recreation
Yarmouth Recreation provides an incredible range of recreation programming and services for the residents of both the Town and Municipality of Yarmouth, including boating, cross-country skiing, and activities for every age group. You can also rent sports fields and other facilities for events and parties. To learn more, visit yarmouthrecreation.ca. For more local activities, including Yarmouth's truly breathtaking golf course, check out Active Living.
For more information on programming and recreation activities in the Yarmouth area, please check the Facebook pages below:
Yarmouth Recreation: https://www.facebook.com/YarmouthRecreation
Get Active Yarmouth: https://www.facebook.com/GetActiveYarmouth
Human Resources
The Town of Yarmouth is an inclusive workplace. The Human Resources (HR) Department recruits and develops talented people who help build a healthy, safe and vibrant community. Our staff receive competitive pay and a full range of benefits. They also live and work in a community that blends traditional industries with businesses that use digital technology to grow.
To learn how you could build a lasting career and make an extraordinary difference in the Town of Yarmouth, check out our Job Postings.
Heritage
Purpose
Yarmouth protects and celebrates its built heritage — the houses, public buildings and waterfront structures that tell our town’s story.
Where we are Yarmouth is a historic seaport on Nova Scotia’s southwest shore, on the Bay of Fundy. Settled in 1761 by New England colonists, the town grew around homes, stores and churches built by those early families. Many descendants still live here — names such as Ellis, Perry, Crosby, Landers and Eldridge remain part of our community.
Why our buildings matter
During the age of sail, Yarmouth was one of the world’s busiest shipping towns. Wealth from that era shaped the distinctive architecture along our streets. Because the town never suffered a major fire, many historic buildings survive intact, showing styles from several centuries.
Highlights
- Collins Street Heritage District — ornate homes once owned by sea captains and merchants.
- Waterfront — historic features including the Milton clock tower and Killam Brothers Marina.
- South end — Old Yarmouth Academy and the site of the town’s first hospital.
How we protect heritage
The Town of Yarmouth Heritage Advisory Committee:
- advises council on heritage matters,
- works with property owners to promote stewardship, and
- encourages sustainable reuse of historic buildings.
Your role
Property owners and residents help protect Yarmouth’s heritage by caring for historic buildings and supporting conservation efforts.
Documents and links
- Collins Heritage District
- Culture and Heritage (including museums and memorials)
- Heritage Property Act
- Heritage Property Registration
- Heritage Properties Incentive Program
- Historic Places
- Yarmouth County Museum & Archives
Learn about your family history
Contact
Heritage Coordinator
Phone: Tel: (902) 742-1505 ext. 237
Fax: (902) 749-1474
Fire Services
The Yarmouth Fire Department is dedicated to fire prevention and the protection of the citizens of Yarmouth. Our town's Fire Department has a history dating back to 1837 and has been protecting and educating the population of Yarmouth ever since.
In the event of an emergency, please call 911.
Fire Department
The Yarmouth Fire Department is located at:
221 Pleasant St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2K2
Phone: (902) 742-7411
