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Things to see in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia (Canada): 16 places and when to go
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia is a town in Canada, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Architecture (3), Museums and art (3). The best known are Glenwood Bay, Mavillette Beach Provincial Park and Cape Forchu Lighthouse. The best time to come is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 43.8308, -66.1126
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Architecture (3) · Museums and art (3) · Food and drink (3) · Wildlife (1) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and March to April.
- Nearest airport
- YUL Montréal, 631 km as the crow flies
What to see in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
The places in and around Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Glenwood BayBay in Nova Scotia, Canada20 km
- Mavillette Beach Provincial ParkProvincial park in Nova Scotia29 km
- Cape Forchu LighthouseLighthouse in Nova Scotia, Canada5.3 km
- Goose BayBay in Nova Scotia, Canada16 km
- Jones AnchorageAnchorage in Nova Scotia, Canada23 km
- Lobster BayBay in Nova Scotia, Canada24 km
- Salt BayBay in Nova Scotia, Canada17 km
- Cape St. Marys LighthouseLighthouse in Clare, Nova Scotia, Canada29 km
- Firefighters' Museum of Nova ScotiaMuseum in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada1.2 km
- Yarmouth County Museum & ArchivesMunicipal museum and archives in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia718 m
- Bunker Island lighthouseLighthouse in Nova Scotia, Canada3.2 km
- Deep Sky Eye ObservatoryObservatory27 km
- Heritage Brewing Co.Brewery727 m
- Rudder's Seafood Restaurant & BreweryBrewery996 m
- Tusket Falls Brewing CompanyBrewery12 km
- W. Laurence Sweeny Fisheries MuseumMuseum1.2 km
When to go to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
The best time to visit Yarmouth, Nova Scotia is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:05
- FebBest time10:15
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:13
- MayBest time14:32
- JunBest time15:15
- JulBest time14:58
- AugBest time13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:24
- DecPossible8:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. In May, 15 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, Montréal), 631 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Shelburne, Nova Scotia11 places64 km
- Granville Ferry6 places111 km
- Liverpool, Nova Scotia24 places114 km
- Eastport16 places138 km
- Bridgewater8 places141 km
- St. Andrews8 places159 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia?
The best known: Glenwood Bay, Mavillette Beach Provincial Park, Cape Forchu Lighthouse, Goose Bay, Jones Anchorage. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Yarmouth, Nova Scotia?
February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44.
How do you get to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia?
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 631 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Yarmouth, Nova Scotia as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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