Official homepage for the Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

While Yarmouth’s official motto is “Progress,” we understand how important it is to safeguard the old while championing the new – which is why you’ll find tech startups in lovingly restored Victorian homes, and global cuisine in brick buildings that date back to the 1890s. There’s always something incredible happening in Yarmouth.

Our historic seaport town is located on the outermost edge of Nova Scotia’s southwest shore along the legendary Bay of Fundy. Long known as “the gateway to Nova Scotia” because of its proximity to the United States, Yarmouth was settled in 1761 when colonists from New England first made their homes here. Although living conditions were harsh, the families stayed and built the homes, stores and churches which became the foundation of our town. Many of the descendants of these early settlers still live in the area today – with names like Ellis, Perry, Crosby, Landers and Eldridge echoing through the centuries.
 
During its golden age of sail, Yarmouth was the most active shipping center on Earth in terms of its population. Much of the wealth from these affluent times still lives on in the incredible architecture lining the Town’s streets. Due largely to the fact that Yarmouth has never suffered a major fire, our town has an amazing range of buildings reflecting the unique styles and characters of centuries past.

In the center of town, the Collins Street Heritage District boasts many of the elaborate homes once owned by local sea captains and merchants. Past and present are interwoven along the waterfront, where you can see the Milton clock tower and historic Killam Brothers Marina. The south end of Yarmouth boasts the Old Yarmouth Academy as well as the first Yarmouth Hospital.
 
The Town of Yarmouth Heritage Advisory Committee works to protect our irreplaceable built heritage, as well as to promote an understanding of the value of our unique history. We believe in sustainable use and working with property owners to ensure good stewardship of our past. Yarmouth will continue to grow and change, but through the interest and cooperation of property owners, we can preserve these jewels of the past and carry them into our common future.

Learn more about Yarmouth’s heritage and how it’s being preserved:

• Collins Heritage District
• Culture and Heritage (including museums and memorials)
• Heritage Property Act
  
• Heritage Property Registration
• Heritage Properties Incentive Program
• Historic Places
• Yarmouth Memories (fascinating pictures of Yarmouth's past)
• Yarmouth County Museum & Archives

Learn about your own family history:

• Genealogy
• Locating Cemetery Plots

Heritage Coordinator
Phone: (902) 742-2521 ext. 230
Fax: (902) 742-6244

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

The Finance Department is responsible for managing all of the Town's fiscal affairs, building on the decisions made by Council, and following through with solid accounting, administrative services, and financial reporting. These responsibilities include:

• managing the Town’s investments
• handling capital project financing
• collecting taxes and other revenues, including billing and collection for the Town's water, sewer and solid waste services
• specific services to the operating departments, including payroll, budgeting and financial reporting
• financial services to five other municipal entities: the Yarmouth Water Utility,  Waste Check, and the Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park

Our office is open from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am–5:00 pm, except for holidays. You can find us on the main floor of Town Hall:

Town Hall
400 Main St
Yarmouth Nova Scotia
B5A 1G2
Tel: (902) 742-2521
Fax: (902) 742-6244