Living - Town of Yarmouth

Please read this important information to understand how SeeClickFix is meant to be used and how to report emergencies or other, larger-scale issues.

What can I expect from using this system?

SeeClickFix is an easy way for residents to report concerns directly to the town and have department staff follow up to resolve the issue. Please always include a detailed address, description, and photo (if possible) to give as much information to staff as possible so they can investigate and determine the best way to address your concerns. The more detail you can offer, the quicker the issue is resolved. You are also encouraged to enter your email address on reports in order to get automated updates on the status of your issue as staff work to resolve it. When asked, also provide your phone number so we can follow up if needed (your number is not shared publicly). This system is best suited to respond to service requests like potholes, street lights, trees, garbage, etc. that can be assigned to staff and addressed in a timely manner. Issues requiring immediate attention or those dealing with public safety should be reported directly to our Operational Services Department. This method of reporting issues is not monitored 24/7. Requests placed over weekends or holidays may not be addressed until the following official business day. For public works emergencies such as water leaks, snow and ice, during the week, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., you can call the Public Works office at 902-742-9423 for assistance. For after-hours emergencies, please call 1-833-460-8709.

What types of things should report using this system?

This system is best suited to respond to service requests like potholes, street lights, trees, garbage, etc. that can be assigned to staff and addressed in a timely manner. Start a report with the address of the issue and you will then see a drop-down menu with all of the possible categories of issues you can report using this system. Issues threatening public safety or requiring immediate attention should always be reported directly to our Operational Services Department at 902-742-9423 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. For after-hours emergencies, please call 1-833-460-8709. If you have an emergency, please call 911.

What should NOT use this system for?

Issues threatening public safety or things needing immediate attention like downed wires, tree limbs, flooding, water main breaks, etc. should be reported directly to our Operational Services Department Things that require long-term planning, a larger discussion, a community process, or involve multiple departments or non-Town of Yarmouth entities should be directed to the appropriate department by phone call or email as these issues are not easily "fixable" in the same way a pothole, streetlight, etc. are.

What if I submitted a request but haven't received a response?

The town receives several requests per day, and departments do their best to respond in a timely manner. If you submitted a request and it hasn't been resolved or there has been no communication to you about what to expect in several days, please send an email to comms@townofyarmouth.ca and a staff member will look up your request and connect with staff to get an update for you.

Yellow benches

From relaxing walks along nature trails, to computer classes at the Yarmouth library, there's always something to stretch your muscles and your mind in Yarmouth. Our town offers a wide range of services for seniors and retirees.

Care & Living Facilities

Yarmouth Recreation

The best way to stay healthy is to stay active, which is why Yarmouth Recreation has so many programs for people of all ages. Here are a couple of recent initiatives they've been working on to keep Yarmouth physically active.

pdf Active Transportation Master Plan 2010(8.42 MB)

We take the health and safety of our residents very seriously. That's why the Town of Yarmouth has a minimum standard for housing acceptable for Town residents, including items the Province of Nova Scotia allows municipalities to regulate.

Our pdf Minimum Housing By-Law(222 KB) is used to protect the right of Town residents to have a suitable standard of living. It can also be used to protect the standards of Town buildings for property owners or landlords who may have tenants or occupants that are causing a dwelling to not meet the Town’s minimum housing standards. All housing within the Town must have:

solid walls, floors and roof to protect from the elements
secure working windows and doors
safe exits
natural light and ventilation
electricity for lighting and appliances
smoke alarms
plumbing including a flushable toilet, a bath or shower and hot and cold water
a kitchen
heat in cold weather

Where there is a conflict with the provision of another Bylaw in force within the Town of Yarmouth, the provision that establishes the higher standards to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public shall prevail.

Complaints and inquiries should be directed to the Town’s Building Official at (902) 742-1505 or buildinginspector@townofyarmouth.ca.

You can also fill out and return a pdf complaint form(115 KB) .

Yarmouth has a variety of parks, open spaces, and trails where you can enjoy our town’s refreshing sea breezes, stunning sunsets, and cool evening fogs. See a full list of trails and landmarks.

The Hartlin Trail follows the historic train routes from Bunker's Island to Lake Milo and beyond. This route along the edge of Yarmouth harbour offers a great place for long leisurely walks, jogs or strolls. Along the way, you’ll discover interpretive signage, wharves, parks, museums, shops, and restaurants. Don't forget to check the tide times, and witness the incredible 4–5 meter tides in Yarmouth Harbour.

parks trails

Parks and green spaces can be found everywhere in Yarmouth, including historic Frost Park, Beacon Park, Rotary Park, Doug Melanson Park, and Sealed Landers Park, which connects Milton Dam and Lake Milo. Children’s playgrounds at Yarmouth Elementary and South Centennial schools are complemented by four town playgrounds on Sprucewood Drive, Beacon Street, Havelock Drive and Goudey Street. A playground for preschool-aged children can be found at the Nova Scotia Community College.

At the Lake Milo Aquatic Club, you’ll discover daily supervised swimming, swim lessons, sailing, canoe, kayak, and dragon boat activities planned by Yarmouth Recreation each summer. Yarmouth’s historic Gateway field has seen nearly a century’s worth of baseball games and has a full set of track and field facilities. Nighttime baseball and softball are often played at Broadbrook Park.

Finally, Yarmouth High School and Meadowfields School each host soccer and other field sports. Whatever you love to do, you can find it in Yarmouth.

If you see a problem at one of our parks or trails, please contact Operational Services or Report a Problem.