Welcome to the Town of Yarmouth
On the Edge of Everywhere
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.
Taxis & Shuttles
Whether you need a quick lift across town in a taxi, or the most opulent ride in a limousine money can buy for that magical night of the senior prom, there are plenty of companies in town that have you covered.
Licensed taxi companies available in Yarmouth
- Acadian Cab: 902-881-2010 or 902-742-2323
- Chester’s Cab: 902-746-3666
- In Line Taxi: 902-740-3413
- Newfy’s Taxi: 902-648-4503
- Want More Taxi: 902-774-4477
- Y-Town Cab: 902-773-3000
Why License Taxi Operators?
The Yarmouth Taxi and Limousine Commission was established to ensure all taxis, limos, and drivers operating in town adhere to a certain set of standards of repair and cleanliness. Furthermore, the pdf Taxi By-Law(777 KB) ensures that only properly-licensed drivers, working under a similarly-licensed taxi or limo company, may operate a cab or limo in Yarmouth.
Licensing ensures the safety and well-being of our citizens. All taxi operators must pass a background check, including a criminal record, vulnerable sector, and child abuse registry check. They must also pass a medical check to ensure the safe operation of the vehicle, and a vehicle inspection to ensure the vehicles are accessible, clean, and kept in good repair.
Applications for taxi drivers, limousine drivers, taxi companies, and limousine companies are provided by the Town Clerk. Meanwhile, if you've used a cab or limousine in town and have concerns or complaints regarding the driver or the vehicle, please contact Town Hall and ask for the Taxi Inspector:
Town of Yarmouth
400 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A 1G2
Phone: (902) 742-2521
Fax: (902) 742-6244
Shuttle Services (Yarmouth to Halifax)
CSI Transfers, Shuttle service Yarmouth to/from Halifax
website: https://csitransfers.ca/
e-mail: info@csitransfers.ca
phone: (902)-635-3072
Straightline Shuttle
website: https://www.straightlineshuttle.com/
e-mail: info@straightlineshuttle.com
phone: (902)-320-0105
Tri-Star Charters
e-mail: Info@tri-starcharters.com
phone: (902)-742-2900
Transportation
As a town on the edge of everywhere, transportation is a vital part of Yarmouth’s infrastructure. Our town connects two highways, the 101 and the 103, as well as the legendary Evangeline Trail. Shuttle services are available, offering daily round-trip service from Yarmouth to Halifax – picking you up and dropping you off at your desired departure and arrival locations. You can also access taxis and limousines within the town.
Looking for a faster approach? Our modern international airport includes two runways, two taxiways, and separate parking aprons for both commercial and general aviation.
Yarmouth also hosts a ferry that connects Nova Scotia with Bar Harbor, Maine! In just 3.5 hours (less than half the time it takes to drive), you can soar through the waves in style. Find out more at Ferry Service.
To see the Yarmouth Transits schedule and route information, check out our Transit Route & Schedule page.
Sister Communities
The Town of Yarmouth has deep ties with surrounding communities, and we have a variety of inter-municipal partnerships with the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth and the Municipality of Argyle. Many of our partner organizations are joint efforts to make our region safer, greener, and more enjoyable. The town also serves as an important economic hub for the region – amazingly, 70% of people who work in Yarmouth live outside it!
Sister Communities
To explore more of what our region has to offer, visit Yarmouth and Acadian Shores.
