Top 10 Things to do in Yarmouth, Southwest Nova Scotia

Step across the threshold and back in time at the W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum. Explore the Sweeney marine heritage through unique exhibits: a simulation of a traditional fishing wharf, complete with fishing, processing and ship repair sheds, wharf decks and even a coastal freighter.

The Song of the Paddle offers guided kayaking tours in and around the Yarmouth, Nova Scotia area. No experience is necessary - our friendly guides will show you all you need to know to enter the relaxing world of recreational kayaking! Family and group rates available! Kayak rentals available!

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.

We are passionate about sharing the distinctive wines, beers, ciders, spirits & cuisine that comes from our region. From casual visits to craft breweries alongside fresh haddock dinners to exclusive lobster suppers with renowned Nova Scotian wines; We offer flexible tour options to create your perfect experience.

Every town has it's stories, and it's secrets. You're invited to take in one our many tour options. If you enjoy folklore, eerie events and true crime, take our Eerie & Ominous tour. If you enjoy a few pints and tales of rum running days, join our Pirates & Pints tour where we will visit pubs and breweries along the way. And if you enjoy history try our Introduction to Yarmouth tour. Feel free to contact us about our private group topics. Tours run seasonally - June through October.

Covid-19 hours: Wed. - Sun.: 10-5. Limit of 10 people at one time. Yaciuk's Antiques in Brenton, Yarmouth Co., Nova Scotia, is a retail antique dealer specializing in clocks & music boxes, folk art from a former local collection, Hummel figurines, Bisque figurines and a variety of European porcelain. We also carry early photography, vintage kitchenware, glassware, Royal Doulton, pottery, crocks, Victoria era items, old advertising bottles, and tins, as well as furnishings and lighting. "Best of YAS" winner for #1 antique shop in Yarmouth and Acadian Shores. Our inventory changes on a regular basis, follow us on Facebook for updates. The antique shop is located on the family homestead of Ken Winter, in a renovated barn with the addition of a stained glass window from the former Zion Baptist Church, Yarmouth, NS (which was demolished in June 2014).

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."