No trip to Yarmouth is complete without a trip to the Yarmouth Light. This beacon to mariners was first lit in 1840.  There are blue flags (irises) in abundance in season, as well as lupins in June and lots of wild roses, canteen, gift shop and information services available.CAUTION: Though the rocks are beautiful, they can be very dangerous.  We do not encourage you to climb them.

#10 Visit Killam Brothers Wharf:  Yarmouth's new Public Marina for visiting yachts is expected to become a focal point for visitors to downtown Yarmouth. Enjoy the scenic view, have lunch and explore 

#11 Visit the Public Wharf:  Right in the heart of Downtown Yarmouth, this wharf provides a close-up look at not only the local fishing fleet, but international vessels as well. Some from as far away as Japan have tied up here in recent years. The bulk of the herring fleet departs from this wharf and there is sure to be a Cape Islander or two tied up. 

 Short Beach wharf is being used by fewer fishermen each year, but its lack of commercial activity makes it an ideal spot for casting your own line. You don't even need a pole - just a line and a hook are required, and maybe something for bait. It can almost be guaranteed that you'll catch something. As of March 2000 the wharf is in disrepair and caution shold be used when going o this wharf.  There are still fish but it is also a perfect spot to take pictures.  Like many of our lighthouses  this wharf is part of a dying breed. 
 

#14 Ride a Bike   Whether a few blocks is your limit or you're good for days, you can ride off in all directions. There really is no better way to enjoy the scenery. The lighthouse or an isolated beach are really only a pedal away. The Yarmouth County Tourist Bureau has brochures available outlining a variety of routes from which to choose.

#15 Visit Dennis Point Wharf:
 This wharf, located just off Route 335 in Lower West Pubnico, is home to a multi-million dollar fishing fleet, sheltered in the harbour created where the West Pubnico arm juts into the sea. 

#16 Port Maitland Wharf:
The Port Maitland Wharf is another  hive of commercial fishing activity. Two things of particular note here are the tide gates and the light on the end of the wharf. In 1897, a lighthouse of ample proportions was erected at the end of the south wharf. Over the years, the size was scaled down and the location was changed to where today what you see is a solar light on the end of the north wharf. Lighthouses have become an endangered species! As it is with wharves, so it is with beaches. There are all kinds of them along the coastline, but each has something different to offer.

#20 Pembroke Beach:
Much closer to Yarmouth town, you'll find Pembroke Beach. This one is quite small, and very private. A fairly large lobster fleet used to tie up at Pembroke Dike, but many of these boats have moved to a more modern facility. The road to the beach follows along the water's edge and only a driveway in the sand marks the 'entry point' to this lovely, secluded spot. 

#21 Have a Beach Party:
 With so many beaches they can't be used only for walking and sun-bathing. Pick a calm evening and scour the shore for driftwood and other flotsam that may fuel a fire. Practice your repertoire of campfire songs and grab your favourite sweater - for the evenings are cool. 

#34 Play Ball!
Ball players come in all sizes from Mosquito to Senior and each game will give the spectator an evenings entertainment. Local ball fields are located on William Street, Kempt Street and Main Street North in town and in nearly every village and hamlet in the county. 

#35 The local Y.M.C.A.  has a wide range of facilities that are available to the casual user. For a modest daily fee, you can: Swim in the Pool Steam in the Sauna While away some time in the Whirlpool Play Racquetball Work out in the Fitness Centre.

To be on the safe side, you should check with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (742-0871) to be sure that the little molluscs are safe for consumption.

Carleton, Nova Scotia

#43 Go Fishing:  Early reference was made to fishing off the end of a wharf, but our rivers and lakes can provide hours of enjoyment for the angler. A license can be obtained from most sporting goods stores and in the rural areas a general store is usually the vendor. These people can also make suggestions as to where you might try your luck. There is also deep-sea fishing charters you can contact Eric Landers at 742-2713 and angling adventures contact Tony Comeau at 742-7153 or Garnet Purdy at 761-3105

#44 Outdoor Adventure Experience: Good fishing, beautiful scenery and exploring the waterways of South Western Nova Scotia is another way of experiencing what this region has to offer. Call Larry Muise at 1-902-648-0146 and he will be happy to help plan your 1 - 5 Day Excursion. All equipment and 'Home-made Foods' are provided. Come enjoy tenting in the great outdoors or overnight stays at an out camp. Shuttle service to and from Yarmouth Airport and Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal. There is also Beaver Lake Outfitters who have professional guides contact them at 742-7153 or 761-3105.

Deerfield, Nova Scotia

#46 Play Bridge There is an avid group of Duplicate Bridge players in the area. To find out if there is a game you can get in on, call Inge Hausgaard at 761-2872. The Bridge games take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall, every Wednesday night, the cost is $3.50. Everyone welcome. 

#47 Read a Book, Magazine or Paper The Isaac Walton Killiam Memorial Library Building Houses the Yarmouth branch of the Western Counties Regional Library. The building, donated as a memorial to the Yarmouth-born industrialist, has reserved its most attractive quarter as a reading room featuring popular magazines and newspapers. The library is open from 10 a.m. ;till 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday. For a spot to relax and slow down to vacation pace, it is unequalled. You can also purchase a book at one of our local book stores and read at one of our beautiful parks or beach at your leisure. Just float away to other place in a relaxed atmosphere. 

#48 Bowl a string or two:   If you've found a rainy days or winter days reduces your activity options, bowling is a good way to get your exercise and stay warm and dry.  Brunswick Street Lanes  (Closed for the summer June to August) 

#49 Bingo!   As with nearly every other town, there are bingo games almost every night of the week. One of the biggest games is held each Monday night at the Fire Hall on Pleasant Street. If you drop in on that game, the players or will be pleased to give you the line up for the week. 
 

#51 Duck Pond Inn & Space Barn:   Just a short drive north along route 1 brings you to Beaver River. Located on the Beaver River Road, about a block in, is the Duck Pond Inn & Space Barn. From the historical home and antique buggy in the drive to the latest information on the exploration of the earth and planets, this combination offers a one-of-a-kind visitors experience. 

#52 Shop  after all, don't you have that cache of mad money you've saved for just this occasion? In Yarmouth, you can find almost anything your heart desires from locally made crafts to imported woollens. 

#53 The Bi-way Drives are Fun!   Drive slowly and over the far side of every verdant hill Yarmouth County will never fail you. Find a fresh, clear river. Stop at a shaded picnic table. Drift through a deep cool valley. Frolic along a white sand beach. Claim a clean, uncluttered camp site. Along almost every road Yarmouth County brings you a refreshingly new sense of time, where you can hear crows calling, cattle lowing in the fields and silence even. The bi-ways are something to see and hear. One thing there is always time for on vacation is eating and Yarmouth, like many other areas, has its regional specialities. 

#54 Rappie Pie:   This dish properly has the more elegant sounding name of patate au la Rapure, but when your mouth is watering Rappie Pie is easier to say. This is a uniquely Acadian dish that gives you meat and potatoes in a whole new way. Not all restaurants serve this dish, but if you find one that does be sure to try it. 

#55 Lobster:  Although lobster is known around the world, one of the most tasty ways of enjoying it are rarely served outside this area: Hot lobster sandwiches. They are so good indulge yourself. 

#56 Seafood in General:  Fresh from the water to the pan' is the motto of many restaurants in the area and if they can't serve it fresh they won't serve it at all! While you're here you can do your cholesterol level and, if the old saying is true, your brain, a real service by eating your fill of fish. 

#57 Visit the Sealed Landers Mill Stone:   Located at this foot of Vancouver Street, these stones were used in a mill established near this site by Sealed Landers, the first settler in the Town of Yarmouth. 

#58 Mill Stones at Middle West Pubnico:  These stones were in use at a gristmill driven by the waters of the Barrington River and operated by the ancestors of the Acadians now living in Pubnico. After the expulsion they were brought to Central Argyle at the Ryers's Brook Mill. They were erected at their present location two hundred years after this village was established in 767. Yarmouth has a very rich history, much of which is evidenced by the collections of the various museums. However, there are a number of other spots that should be visited to get and even closer feel for the hardships and challenges that faced the early settlers. 

#59 See the French Acadian Shore:  Visit l 'Eglise Ste-Marie, the largest and tallest wooden church in North America, while on your trip to the French Acadian shore. Enjoy superb beaches with the highest tides in the world and the Acadian cuisine of the ‘longest main street in the world'. 
 
 

#60 Visit Town Point Cemetery: Follow the highway along the harbour from Yarmouth to Chebogue. A sign will direct you to Town Point. The cemetery here is located beside the meandering Chebogue River and is a beautiful site indeed. The older monuments tell stories of entire families who died while others are erected to the memory of husband and sons who were lost at sea. There are also the monuments of Yarmouth's earliest English speaking settlers, the Webster Memorial (Ruth the Gleaner) and the ‘Peter Stewart monument', erected in memory of those who lost their lives in one of the areas most terrible shipwreck.

 

#61 Stroll through Frost Park:  Located in downtown Yarmouth, this charming little park was once one of the area's earliest cemeteries. It is believed that the first person buried here was Mrs. Brown, in the year 1766. Two hundred years have taken their toll of the simple headstones but some remain and the town has taken steps to see they remain for many years to come. Take some time to read what is inscribed on these headstones, and note particularly the unusual use of the word ‘relic'.

 

#62 Visit the Old Meeting House at Gavelton.   Follow Route 3 to Tusket and then be on the watch for signs indicating a left turn toward Raynardton. At the dam at Tusket Falls take the road leading across the iron bridge. At the next intersection over to the left. On your right at the following junction of the road stands the Old Meeting House. Its architectural style is quite different from most of what is seen in the area. 

#63 Explore Mountain Cemetery:  This is one of the most carefully maintained cemeteries to be found anywhere. Although many of the grave markers tell heart wrenching stories, be on the lookout particularly for the monument erected by the provincial government in memory of Herbert Huntington, and the memorial to Bowman B. Law the only M.P. to lose his life in the fire that destroyed the Parliament building in Ottawa in 1916. 

#64 Dig for your Roots:  The archives/library at the Yarmouth   County Museum may be small, but it houses a wealth of information for those who think their family tree may have roots in this area. The Isaac Walton Killam Memorial Library and the Argyle Township Courthouse are also good sources of information. 
 
 

#65 Study the Runic Stone:  One of the most controversial exhibits at the Yarmouth County Museum is the Runic Stone. There are indications that the Norse may have had a settlement here as early as 1002. Part of the ‘evidence' for this claim is the Runic Stone, found along the shores of Yarmouth Harbour. Some swear it is authentic, others swear it is a fake. Take a look. Study it. What do you think? 

#66 Check out the temperance Hall at Beaver River:   The community of Beaver River straddles the Yarmouth/Digby County line. The first Total Abstinence Society in Canada was formed there in 1828. The hall built to house this new organization still stands. 

#67 Visit Ellenwood Park:  This is another Provincial Picnic park located on Lake Ellenwood. There are facilities for camping but it is also a great place for picnicking, hiking and swimming (supervised). Plan to spend a leisurely day in these magnificent surroundings. 

#68 Stop at the Glenwood Picnic Park:  This is a Provincial Picnic Park also and has well maintained grounds, eating areas, etc. This is a quiet spot, albeit just off a busy highway, and is nestled by a gently flowing river. The best way to get there is to follow Route #3 to Glenwood, but if you want to spend less time driving and more time relaxing, you can take Highway #103 and watch for exit signs as you near Exit #32. 

#69 Wedgeport Tusket Island Tours:  Experience the life of the Wedgeport Acadian Fisherman, Daily narrated (bilingual) four hour eco-tour cruises from the Wedgeport Historic Tuna Wharf, to the picturesque and enchanting Wedgeport Tusket Islands with dozens of fishermen's shanties, wooden wharves and thousands of lobster traps. View island lighthouses, sea birds and seals. Children can fish for pollock at island wharf. Learn about Micmac and Acadian histories connected tot he 365 Tusket Islands. And much, much more. For more information call 1-800-566-TUNA. 

#70 Stroll through a Rose Garden:  The Manor Inn, located in Hebron - about 4.5 miles from Downtown on Rt. 1 is one of the most beautiful settings in which one can wander over 9 acres of beautifully manicured property. Of particular note is the 100 feet in diameter circular rose garden. 

#71 Watch a Windmill:  Windmills are by no means a common sight on the Nova Scotian landscape, so don't pass up the opportunity to get a good, close look at the one recently constructed in Darling's Lake. 

#72 Count the Islands:  A drive along Highway 3 particularly from Argyle through to Lower West Pubnico on Route 335 takes you close enough to the coastline to count many of the hundreds of Tusket Islands that seem to bob like corks on the waves. In fact, if you leave Route 335 at Lower West Pubnico and follow Surette's Road, there are almost more islands than you can count spread out before you and two come equipped with lighthouses! 

#73 Visit Marie Surette's Grave:   Follow route 3 to Tusket, and watch for directional signs to Surette's Island. In the church yard in front of the modest church is an even more modest grave marker. It's the tombstone of Marie Babin Surette, the last survivor of all the Acadian deportees who returned to Nova Scotia. Mrs. Surette died on December 30, 1862, at the age of 110. 

#74 Explore the Tittle:   Follow the directions to Marie Surette's grave a and go just a little further to where the road forks. Turn to the right. This road, with its two natural causeways, will lead you to Far Point Island and the Tittle. Here you will see what remains of a seasonal fishing community. At a time when modes of transportation were not conducive to returning home at the end of each day's labour, the entire family would move here for the season. From this vantage point the view more of the Tusket Islands can add to your island count. 

#75 Poke through a Pocket Wilderness:  To be honest about it, this once more takes you over the line into Digby County, but you see much of Yarmouth County's interior on the way. Follow Route 340 beyond Carleton, across the county line to the Wentworth Lake Pocket Wilderness. Meandering paths through the forest lead to the shores of the lake and there are tables for picnicking if you're so inclined. 

#76 Visit the Goose Bay Marsh:  The interpretative trail at the Goose Bay Marsh on Roberts Island offers an easy walk through a variety of natural eco-systems. A boardwalk takes visitors across to an n island dominated by oak trees. Species of waterfowl and small fur bearing animals abound. Take Highway 103 to the Glenwood Exit. Turn right and travel back route 3 about 1 km to the Roberts Island turn off. Cross the causeway and turn right. The beginning of the Stan O'Brien Interpretative trail is on the right about 500 feet from the intersection. 

#77 Lighthouse Park:  The are surrounding the lighthouse is a park where visitors can walk and explore the rocks. Care must be taken to respect the waves and tidal action around the rocks at the lighthouse as, with certain winds and tidal conditions, rogue waves can catch the unwary off guard. There is also a Picnic Park located on the Abbott's Harbour Road in Middle West Pubnico (Exit 31 off Highway 1030, le Parc du Phare is located on the site of a lighthouse. 

#78 Find a Fish Ladder:  Follow route #3 through Arcadia and Pleasant Lake to Tusket until a directional sign to Raynardton indicates a left turn. Take it, but proceed carefully for it crosses a limited access highway. The road wanders along the headwaters of the Tusket River. As you cross the smaller, wooden bridge, pull off the road and take a closer look at the dam that is holding back a wall of water. Before you reach the dam, a dirt road leads off to the left to the hydro electric generating station. Both sites contain fish ladders. The one at the generating station is easier to see, but you should be able to locate the other. 

#79 Learn to Sail:   The Yarmouth Sailing Association is devoted tot he development of sailing and sail training in Yarmouth County. The group's activities are primarily based out of the Lake Milo aquatic facility where sail training programs and sailing races are held throughout the summer months. The club has two boats available for those who don't own sail boats. Contact Commodore Mark Muise 742-3195 or David Arenburg 742-7437. 

#80 Learn about Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers:  Known locally as Little River Duck dogs, the Tolling Retriever is the only Canadian bred hunting dog. The breed was developed here in Yarmouth County. 
 

#81 Watch a Peninsula become an Island:  Follow Route#3 to Arcadia and watch for the direction signs to Pinkney's Point. You will need to watch the signs closely, for several ‘fingers into the sea' begin at this point. The further along you go the more the highway becomes the only solid surface in an expanse of marshland. As you near the tip a seawall of massive boulders is used to hold back the force of the ocean. Just beyond that pull off to the right. As the tide comes in what seems a peninsula becomes an island, reachable only by boat of course.

Pinkney's Point, Yarmouth, N.S.

#82 Chebogue Meadows Interpretive Trail Provides an interesting walk through 12 distinct wildlife habitats, typical of interior south western Nova Scotia. Trail brochures are available from the Department of Lands and Forests office in Yarmouth. 

#83 Visit the Utkubok Trail:  The Utkubok Trail is located in Arcadia, only minutes from downtown Yarmouth (just head east on Starr's Road past Yarmouth International Airport). The trail features Wildlife Habitat Stations strategically placed to highlight 12 distinct and valuable local wildlife habitats. The trail is wheelchair accessible with assistance. A fabulous spot to visit for an hour or a day. 

#87 Listen to Colloquialisms:
Each area has its own expressions and speech patterns   that visitors usually find amusing. Tune up your ear and see how many you notice. But remember -it's a two-way street. Another point to remember, this is an English and Acadian region so French is the language of choice for many. 

#88 Call on Fellow Club Members: 
Pick up your Yarmouth Community Guide for association listing and meeting times. 

#89 Attend a local Fireman's Day:
Local fire-fighters are great community workers. The fire halls are often small and on special days such as this one, you can see the crowds spilling over into the surrounding area:  Valley and District Firemen's Day June 22 -Deerfield/Pleasant Valley are at their most beautiful at this time, and the people will show you a good time to match. Lakes and District Firemen's Day September 21 The program ram varies from year to year but the promise of a good time never wavers. This community, with it's mining and lumbering roots , has lots of experience at providing 'downtown' hospitality to visitors. It's fun, and they'd love to have you join them. 

#90 Festival Acadien de Wedgeport:
Held annually in Wedgeport (Route #334), this festival features an Evangeline and Gabriel Pageant, variety show, parade, bazaar, and a Soiree des Amis. 

#91 Planters Awareness Day-
This annual event starts at 2 pm until 6 pm at the Historic al Church followed by a B.B.Q. for more information please call Judy Atkinson at 643-2218. 
 

#92 Lake Vaughn:  Tusket Falls Strawberry Supper  -July -  This mouth-watering event is sponsored by the  Lake Vaughn/Tusket Falls/Raynardton/Gavelton Fire Departments. This is the heart of strawberry growing country, and the cooks in these communities guarantee you a meal you won't soon forget.

Tusket Falls, Yarmouth, N.S.

#93 SeaFest:
July 16-21 Features rum running races, dory races, the Human Race, kite flying, the Great Nova Scotia SeaFest Fish Feast, music, square dancing, sun and much more. Most events are held in Downtown Yarmouth. 

	#94 Western Nova Scotia Exhibition (Aug. 3 to Aug.8) 1998 Details Pictures Files Agricultural exhibits, midway ring full of attractions.

#98 Yarmouth Bluegrass Jamboree   An annual celebration of traditional music held at Doctor's Lake Camping ground. If you like good music, this is the place to be. 
 

#99 Harvestfest (October) A celebration of the traditional time for harvesting crops. Held in Downtown Yarmouth, it includes ox haul contests; an extended Farmer's Market's; a HarvestFeast featuring Corn, potato pancakes and apple cider; and many other events. 
 

Perry Road Carleton

#100 Take a Leisurely Drive  Through the Villages of Yarmouth County: A drive itself is a worthwhile activity. Yarmouth County is criss-crossed with roads ‘some paved, some not' but you'll see lots of things that will increase your understanding and enjoyment of your stay. The people at the Yarmouth County Tourist Bureau, or your hosts, can make some suggestions for routes that you might like to follow.