10 Facts That Will Make You Fall in Love With Yarmouth

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia is home to Mandy Rennehan, host of HGTV Canada’s Trading Up with Mandy Rennehan, and one of the country’s most powerful CEOs. It’s easy to see why the construction mogul doesn’t stray far from her roots, Yarmouth is as beautiful as it is charming, with delicious fare, flowering fields, and a history that’s rich with stories of rum runners! Read on for 10 fascinating facts that will make you fall in love with Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

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Yarmouth was a Shipbuilding Port

Yarmouth has a long history as a shipbuilding port dating all the way back to the late 1800s. There were four main ship building ports in Yarmouth, and the last major vessel was launched in 1980. Even though shipbuilding doesn’t operate there to this day, life on the water still governs so much of how people in Yarmouth live their lives.

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Yarmouth’s Acadian Village

The Acadians are descendants of the French settlers of Nova Scotia from the 17th and 18th Centuries. Their rich culture helped shape the province we know and love today, and you can learn more about their history in a preserved historic Acadian village!

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Yarmouth was a Rum Running Town

When Prohibition began in the 1920s in America, fishermen in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia smuggled rum from the West Indies down to the U.S.! So every time an American raises their glass, they should toast to the industrious folks from Yarmouth who ensured their cups didn’t run dry!

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Yarmouth’s Gothic Revival Architecture

The Gothic Revival style evolved in the 19th Century to mirror the ornate architecture of the Medieval times. We especially love how homes in Yarmouth have a unique spin on it, with the cheerful colour palettes made popular on East Coast homes!

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Butter Tarts Abound!

You’ll be hard-pressed to step into a bakery in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia without being greeted by the sinfully sweet smell of classic Canadian butter tarts. They’re a staple dessert, that you simply can’t refuse. The only question is: Plain, raisin or pecan?

If you can’t decide, you can’t go wrong with these Pecan Whisky Butter Tarts.

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The Lighthouses of Yarmouth

Nova Scotia is home to Canada’s oldest lighthouse, dating back to 1758, and the province boasts more lighthouses than any other! Yarmouth itself is home to many favourites, like Cape Forchu Lighthouse, Prim Point and Brier Island.

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High Tide in Yarmouth

Yarmouth boasts some of the most beautiful shores in Atlantic Canada, and it’s home to some of the highest tides in the world! They’re a marvel to see in person, and you might even catch some whales, too!

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Lobster Feasts

If the lobster suppers don’t convince you to fall head over heels for Yarmouth, nothing will. The seafood in Nova Scotia is next level, the freshest you’ll find anywhere in Canada. You could very happily dine on lobster and eggs for breakfast, a lobster roll for lunch, and a lobster for supper!

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Yarmouth Lupines

Lupines are wild in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and make for some of the dreamiest scenic views of the ocean, against a backdrop of purple and pink blooms. Lupines typically bloom at the end of June and last until mid-summer, so plan your visit accordingly.

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Yarmouth is Home to Beautiful Parks and Beaches

Beauty abounds in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, so whether you’re strolling down John’s Cove Beach, enjoying a picnic in Frost Park (which is rumoured to be haunted by a ghost!), or taking in the beauty of Lake Milo, there’s no shortage of breathtaking sights!