Welcome to the Town of Yarmouth
On the Edge of Everywhere
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
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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.
Truck Routes
A lot of goods, industrial materials, and even property come in and out of Yarmouth, and it's trucks and other industrial vehicles that tow them through town. But not all our roads are created equal when it comes to which can handle these heavy-duty vehicles, and which ones cannot.
That's why the Town of Yarmouth has two truck routes – a daytime route between 7 am-7 pm, and a nighttime route between 7 pm-7 am. Transport trucks over 3,000 kg need to use these routes. This avoids disrupting regular town traffic and ensures safe turns and visibility.
What if the delivery's end destination lies outside of the truck route? In that case, some allowance is made for your vehicle to travel these non-truck route streets. Please take care to choose the most efficient route possible, and return to the approved truck route as soon as possible.
To learn more about our truck route, and what other types of vehicles must adhere to it, you can read the pdf Truck Route By Law(985 KB) . The maps can be found below.
