Welcome to the Town of Yarmouth
On the Edge of Everywhere
Hotspot parking permit instructions
How it works
Register with HotSpot by providing your name, contact details and vehicle license plate. You can buy permits with a credit card or Visa/Debit. A HotSpot account is not required to buy permits, but future online purchases will require registered users to log in. Convenience fees: $0.50 for daily permits and $2.00 for monthly permits for online purchases. No fee for in-person purchases at Town Hall.
Enforcement
No hang‑tag is required. Enforcement staff scan licence plates to validate virtual permits.
Multiple vehicles
Add multiple vehicles to one account. Before parking, select the vehicle (plate) that matches the car. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring the correct plate is selected.
Create an account — Mobile app
- Download the HotSpot app on your smartphone from the App Store or Google Play.
- Open app → Get Started → enter full name, email, create password.
- Enter verification code sent by text.
- Select province and city; choose Parking as user preference.
- Add vehicles: Menu → Add Vehicle → enter plate and details → confirm plate.
Create an account — Web
- Go to www.htsp.ca → Login or Sign up.
- Fill required fields and create account.
- Go to Vehicles tab → add vehicle details → Save.
- Claim your virtual permit so it links to your licence plate.
Buy a permit — Mobile app
- Open app → Menu → Purchase a Permit.
- Select City: Town of Yarmouth → Location/Lot → choose permit.
- Select Plate: choose your vehicle.
- Toggle Auto‑renew if you want recurring permits → Purchase → complete payment.
Buy a permit — Web
- Log in at www.htsp.ca → Permits tab → Purchase permit for Current Month.
- City: Town of Yarmouth → Lot: Downtown (or select available lot) → Permit → Vehicle: choose added vehicle.
- Check Auto‑renew if desired → Continue → confirm and pay.
Support and FAQs
Visit: https://www.htsp.ca/contact
Youth & Students
When you're growing up on the edge of everywhere, there's always something happening just around the corner. Here’s how you can have fun, make a difference, and meet new friends in Yarmouth:
Activities
- Th'YARC — Volunteer and help bring stage productions to life.
- Explore Yarmouth’s artistic and cultural heritage, from art galleries to a hands-on museum where you can climb on a full-sized fishing boat.
- Register for activities like boating, cross-country skiing, and sports programs at yarmouthrecreation.ca.
- The Community Corner houses the Yarmouth County community organization listings. Check out the listings for organizations that are a fit for you.
- Mariners Centre — Get active with programs and activities for all ages.
- Visit the library for books, videos, and community programs.
- Join the 4H Club or find out what’s happening at the high school and NSCC.
- Show your skills at the Yarmouth Skate Park (131 Main Street), which has ramps, rails, and curbs for riders of all levels.
- Play and explore in our town’s parks, playgrounds, and green spaces.
Education
Yarmouth’s schools range from three elementary schools to a community college. Learn more about our schools.
Yarmouth Mobile Apps
Recycle Coach
Manage your household waste with the free Waste Check My Waste app. Download it to get collection reminders and sorting guidance.
Report a Problem
See a pothole or unsafe playground equipment? Help us keep Yarmouth safe by reporting problems from your phone. Download the SeeClickFix app to send reports and track responses.
Alertable
Get Alertable notifications for emergencies and community notices. Alerts can include facility closures, street or park updates, transit and municipal service notices, meeting changes, public‑health information, severe weather, and emergency planning. Learn more and download Alertable.
Visitors guide
Welcome to Yarmouth! This is a place where history and modern culture collide – a small town on the edge of everywhere. Whether you love exploring the great outdoors, walking along historic waterfronts, discovering an emerging cosmopolitan food scene, or stepping into another century, you'll find it here.
What to do
- Explore our parks, trails, and beaches, or take a canoeing adventure.
- Stroll along our waterfront boardwalk and see the fishing boats.
- Take an audio tour of our historic town.
- Join the fun at local events and festivals.
- Discover Yarmouth's heritage at one of our museums, including Victorian exhibits, fire engines, and a fully interactive traditional fishing wharf (with a real boat you can climb on)!
- Dive into southwestern Nova Scotia's arts scene, including art galleries and a performance centre.
- Enjoy some locally grown food at the Farmers' Market or find incredible restaurants.
- Yarmouth also offers a variety of great places to stay.
Visitor resources
Whether you're visiting by ferry, flight, or taking the highway, we're excited to welcome you. Please visit Yarmouth and Acadian Shores and discover the best that Yarmouth has to offer.
You can also contact us on Facebook or at Town Hall:
400 Main St.
Yarmouth, NS B5A 1G2
(902) 742-2521
admin@townofyarmouth.ca
The Town Hall Reception Centre is located on the first floor, open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. We'd be happy to assist you in finding the information and support you need. For more incredible experiences in the Yarmouth region, check out Yarmouth and Acadian Shores. You may also want to check the weather and tide reports to plan your visit.
