Welcome to the Town of Yarmouth
On the Edge of Everywhere
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 may also find information at the Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centre located at 451 Main Street (Firefighter's Museum) in Yarmouth.
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.
Western Nova Scotia Welcome Guide
Are you new to the area, relocating yourself, your family or your business to the Western Region?
The pdf Western Nova Scotia Welcome Guide(7.92 MB) takes a "live like a local" approach to introducing all aspects of our community • from community geography to local lingo, to where to find business support - we've got you covered!
Weather & Tides
See the live Killam Wharf Camera
Yarmouth is one of the most temperate places in Canada, with summer heat and winter chill both kept in check by the moderating influence of the sea. According to the Atlantic Climate Centre, our average January temperature of -2.7°C (27°F) is the highest of any mainland station in the Maritimes. Yarmouth's 16.3°C (61°F) July mean temperature compares closely with Vancouver's 17.3°C and is somewhat cooler than Toronto's 20.6°C. Yarmouth is warm in the summer days and cool in the summer evenings.
With so many beaches, parks, and trails, weather plays an important role in Yarmouth. Everything from leisure activities to our marine industries is affected by both the tides and weather. At the same time, Yarmouth sits at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy which is known for having the highest tides in the world. Here are some essential facts about our local climate, along with additional resources:
Temperatures
- Average summer: 15.5°C
- Average summer high: 20.0°C
- Average summer low: 11.0°C
- Average winter: -1.5°C
- Average winter low: -5.1°C
- Average winter high: 2.5°C
Precipitation/Sunshine
- Average rainfall/month (full year): 92 mm
- Average rainfall/month (summer): 88 mm
- Average rainfall/month (winter): 83 mm
- Average snowfall/month (winter): 50 cm
Resources
Volunteer Services
Volunteering is a powerful way to make a difference in your community – and have fun doing it! Here's where you can find groups, organizations, and programs that would love your help to make Yarmouth a better place:
- Neighbourhood associations (including community gardens, housing help, and more)
- Neighbourhood Associations (including the Yarmouth Volunteer Network)
- Seasonal Services (you can Adopt-a-Block and keep our streets beautiful!)
- South Shore Connect
The Yarmouth Fire Department welcomes applications for volunteer firefighters, support services and auxiliary members. If you're interested, you can apply here.
If you want to make a donation to the Town, check out our Community Donation Program. Contributions made through this program also benefit the parks, urban forests, greenspaces, the natural environment and the community as a whole.
