10 Sights & Landmarks in Yarmouth and Acadian Shores That You Shouldn't Miss

Ocean Explorations Zodiac Whale Cruises is the maritimes ORGINAL Zodiac ("ocean rafting") whale/seabird adventure! Celebrating 30+ seasons, founded by biologist Tom Goodwin, in 1986! "one of the best" (Lonely Planet) and the most recommended by accomodation providers in the area. Ask them "who is the BEST?" and go with THEM (ie. we'll see you then) We are the 'premium' option - using only ONE 'commercial grade' professional "zodiac" (type) boat - rugged commercial construction with twin engines is the professional standard. Biologist Tom Goodwin is one of the most 'famous' and qualified/experienced whale guides, IN THE WORLD. (see the world famous Triple Breach video online, link from the website, or google it). He is doing 95% of the tours himself now. It is the ONLY professional grade zodiacs in use in nova scotia and only biologist/owner (too). If this site doesn't allow quoting websites. google triple breach and/or Tom Goodwin (he's not the baseball player one! :-) )

Experience natural, cultural and artistic workshops within the setting of an historic house located on one of Nova Scotia's most picturesque Islands. Enjoy a free tour of the loyalist era home, browse our gift shop which features local artist and their crafts or participate in a hands on workshop that reflects the local way of life, past and present.

This beautiful heritage home was opened first as an Art Gallery and tCrêperie. After a successful first year, the Murray Manor Art & Culture house has opened its Bistro/Restaurant in addition to other activities. The Murray Manor is a seasonal business and opens from mid May to mid October.

Open's yearly from June to September. Managed by Gilberts Cove & District Historical Society Volunteers.

Welcome to Cape Forchu, a Light Like No Other. This spectacular and unique "apple core" lighthouse is the second most photographed lighthouse in Nova Scotia and located just 10 minutes outside the Town of Yarmouth. The Cape has been welcoming visitors since 1604, when Samuel de Champlain landed and named the area "Cap Forchu," meaning "Forked tongue of land."

The Argyle Township Court House & Gaol is Canada's oldest standing courthouse, built in the village of Tusket, Nova Scotia in 1805. It operated as a working courthouse and jail from 1805 until 1944. The building served as the Municipal Offices for the Municipality of Argyle from 1945 until 1976. In 1982, the building was partially restored and re-opened as a museum and historic site and in 2005, was officially declared a National Historic Site. The Argyle Township Court House Archives was established in 1983 and became the first Municipal Archives in Nova Scotia. The archives was formed around the large body of municipal records that remained in the Argyle Township Court House when the Municipal Offices removed from the building in 1976. The archives continued to operate from the Court House from 1983 to 2006. In 2000, the Argyle Municipality Historical & Genealogical Society took the bold move of purchasing the former Seventh-Day Adventist church building located on the property to the south of the Court House. The municipal archives now sit in this building. Farmers Market takes place in the big white tent between the two buildings, from June until the end of August, Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 6pm. Hours: Museum - July & Aug - Open Daily, 9am-5pm June, Sept, Aug - Open Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm (closed 12pm-1pm) Archives - Open Year Round, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm (closed 12pm-1pm)