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Heritage Property Registration
Heritage property registration is a form of protection for our built heritage, which limits the changes which can be made to the exterior of a building but places no restrictions on the interior of the building. It also allows for a delay period of one year before a building can be demolished or substantially altered, to allow for better alternatives to be explored.
By applying for heritage property status, you'll be preserving your property for future generations and be recognized with a special plaque that signals your home's role in our shared cultural heritage. Here's a list of all currently registered properties.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Municipal Heritage Property registration, a building, site, or monument must first qualify by meeting one or more of the following criteria:
- associated with one or more persons of local significance
- associated with groups, organizations or institutions of local significance
- associated with a theme or event in local history or is typical of an era
- provides an example of a particular architectural style or building technique
- associated with a notable architect, master builder, or engineer
- an outstanding landmark fundamentally inseparable from the public's perception of Yarmouth's heritage
While any building regardless of age can be considered for registration, sites whose construction predates 1914 (including buildings, monuments, or burial grounds) are eligible. However, any building, regardless of its age, can be considered for registration. Note that a property may be considered worthy of registration even though it does not meet the above selection criteria.
The Registration Process
Registration is overseen by the Heritage Advisory Committee, which:
- Receives applications for registration
- Oversees the necessary research
- Makes recommendations to Town Council
pdf Application for Municipal Heritage Registration (797 KB)
Heritage Incentive Program
The Town of Yarmouth has a Heritage Incentive Program, in which municipally registered Heritage Properties located within the Town of Yarmouth are eligible for matched financial support for exterior conservation work! This is an annual program in which owners of such properties may apply for 50% cost-sharing support from the Town to aid in exterior renovations to their property, to an annual maximum of $2,000. Learn more.
For more information about heritage property registration, please contact the Heritage Coordinator at:
Town Hall
400 Main St.
Yarmouth, NS, B5A 1G2
Phone: (902) 742-2521
ap@townofyarmouth.ca
Business Startup (BizPaL)
Looking to start a business, or take yours to the next level? Finding out which government requirements apply to a certain business type can be time-consuming and frustrating. BizPaL is an easy online service that can help you create a customized list of licences and permits you need to start or operate your business in Yarmouth. It’s integrated with information from all three levels of government – not just the Town, but also the provincial and federal governments. Spend less time with red tape, and more time building your business! It's free to use, and available 24/7.
Partner Organizations
The Town of Yarmouth funds and supports many of the landmark organizations that keep our region safe, clean, well-travelled, and fun.
Emergency Management
The Emergency Management Office is charged with ensuring the safety and security of the residents of Yarmouth Town and Municipality, their property, and the environment, by providing a prompt and coordinated response to an emergency.
Ferry Terminal
Yarmouth's ferry terminal is a vital link between our town (often called "the gateway to Nova Scotia") and the United States.
Mariners Centre
Named after Yarmouth's local hockey team, 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.
Waste Check
Waste Check was created to provide waste-reduction awareness, education, and program support in our region – cutting down on waste for a healthy environment.
Water Utility
Water service is essential to any growing community, which is why the Yarmouth Water Company was incorporated in 1879 to provide Yarmouth with water.
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Yarmouth lies at the center of one of Nova Scotia’s most culturally significant regions – a place where English and Acadian cultures have coexisted for hundreds of years. The Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association (YASTA) was created to showcase the best, brightest, and most wonderfully authentic experiences that the region has to offer.
Yarmouth International Airport
With private and emergency flight services available, the Yarmouth Airport includes a modern terminal building and a combined services building, which houses a maintenance garage and vehicles used for clearing runways.
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 activities available on the entire South Shore of Nova Scotia, please check out the Community Recreation Guide - South Shore Connect.ca.This site serves as a guide for families seeking information on recreation, sport, and physical activities in Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne, and Yarmouth County.
