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Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Yarmouth is a port town in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada at the entrance to the Gulf of Maine—making it a significant coastal town for maritime activity. Yarmouth is the shire town of Yarmouth County and is the largest population centre in the region.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Served by Yarmouth Airport (YQI).

History

Yarmouth is a port town in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada at the entrance to the Gulf of Maine—making it a significant coastal town for maritime activity. Yarmouth is the shire town of Yarmouth County and is the largest population centre in the region.

Airports

Yarmouth Airport (YQI) 2.2 km to the centre
Yarmouth, NS, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Finlay Air Park 17 km to the centre
South Ohio, NS, CA
Outdoor
Lower East Pubnico (La Field) Airport 37 km to the centre
Lower East Pubnico, NS, CA
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

International Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Bar Harbor, Maine - Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Ferry route · Bay Ferries Limited
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Yarmouth Airport (YQI); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: International Ferry Terminal, 0.6 km); routes include Bar Harbor, Maine - Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach