Welcome to the Town of Yarmouth
On the Edge of Everywhere
Transit Route & Schedule
The Town of Yarmouth Transit runs using a "Flag Stop" system
Yarmouth Transit customers may choose to board and depart the bus at designated stops or create a flag stop.
Anywhere except Starr's Road and a portion of Main Street and Vancouver Street (see map below) on the designated route, you can “wave” down the bus.
When you want to flag the bus:
- find a safe location along the route
- stand on the side of the road that the bus is travelling
- wave at the bus
When you want to depart the bus
Ask the transit driver to find a “safe place” to stop close to your destination (a safe place is one where visibility is good and where the bus can easily stop).
Why a Flag Stop System?
It's really important to us that our service accommodates our users. This information will be used to help the Town to select new bus stop locations and make route changes in the future.
Holidays
The transit service does not run Sundays and on the following holidays. Notices are sent out to the public to remind of each of these closures as they approach:
New Year’s Day
Heritage Day
Good Friday
Victoria Day
Canada Day
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Route & Schedule
The route and schedule are below. You may also download our brochure which contains the route, schedule, and guidelines by clicking the following link:
pdf Town of Yarmouth Transit Brochure 2025(4.63 MB)
Wifi and Internet Sites
The Town of Yarmouth provides wireless internet coverage in the downtown core through a service called "FISHNET". Whether you’re living in Yarmouth, visiting, or doing business in the area, it’s a great way for you to connect with the world around you.
If you have issues accessing FishNet, you can report the problem online now.
Other internet access sites in Yarmouth:
Western Counties Regional Library
405 Main St.
Yarmouth, NS B5A 1G3
(902) 742-2486 ext. 243
Yarmouth Art Gallery
341 Main St.
PO Box 246
Yarmouth, NS B5A 4B2
(902) 749-2248
Cape Forchu Lighthouse
1856 Cape Forchu Rd.
Yarmouth, NS B0W 1E0
(902) 742-4522
Health & Safety
The health and safety of Yarmouth's residents are safeguarded by our emergency services and public health facilities. We're also committed to health and safety through our by-laws and services, such as active living and senior services.
The Yarmouth Regional Hospital provides care to 64,000 people in Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby Counties, with a broad range of medical specialists. Services range from emergency care and diagnostic imaging to dealing with mental illness, addictions, physiotherapy, diabetes, cancer, renal dialysis, and veterans' issues.
If you need help right away, the Province of Nova Scotia provides some really incredible services that you can access over the phone. Here are the numbers you can call:
211: Community and social services
Call 211 to get access to thousands of essential services anywhere in Nova Scotia, including:
- Refugee Assistance
- Housing/Shelters
- Child, Youth and Family
- Continuing Care
- Food Support
- Financial
- Older Adult Services (Seniors)
- Newcomer Services
- Health, Mental Health, and Addiction Services
- Disability Support and Services
- Transportation
- Community and Cultural Services
- Government/Legal
- Seasonal
811: Health Advice
For trusted non-emergency health information, call 811 to talk to a registered nurse. If you think you may be experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.
911: Emergency
If someone's health, safety, or property is threatened and help is needed right away, call 911 to connect to police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency services.
Looking for a Family Doctor?
Call 1 (844) 491-5891 if you're looking for a family doctor, nurse practitioner, or other primary health care service. There are also a variety of programs and services available to people without family physicians, outlined by the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Continuing Care
Continuing Care, a program of the Nova Scotia Department of Health, serves people who need ongoing care outside of the hospital, either on a long-term or short-term basis. They provide access to:
- Long-Term Care (Nursing Homes, Residential Care Facilities, and Community-Based Options)
- Home Care
- Self-Managed Care
- Adult Protection Services
- HELP Bed Loan Program
The toll-free number in Nova Scotia to connect with Continuing Care services is 1 (800) 225-7225. They operate every day, including weekends, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also contact them by visiting Continuing Care.
Ferry Service
Yarmouth is traditionally known as "the gateway to Nova Scotia," and for visitors from the United States, there's nothing like rushing above the waves on your way to our historic town and beautiful shorelines.
The CAT ferry quickly moves passengers between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth. With a crossing time of just 3.5 hours, it takes less than half the time that it would drive – in style! Onboard amenities and features include:
Gift Shop- Food Service
- Movie Lounges
- kids Play Area
- Pet Kennels (Call in Advance)
- Visitor Services Area
To learn more about the schedule and booking your trip, please visit The CAT Ferry - Between Nova Scotia & Maine.
