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Yarmouth & Acadian Shores – the perfect place for a getaway

By David Anderson & Skylar MacDonald

Located at the base of Nova Scotia lives a vibrant coastal region just waiting to be explored. It’s rich with culture, beaches, some of the starriest skies you will ever see, amazing food, and lighthouses! Yarmouth & Acadian Shores is a great mix of peacefulness, romance, and adventure. Here are five reasons we name it the perfect place to plan a getaway.

Blog originally published on DaveyandSky.com. Please click here to read full length blog post. Find David and Skylar on Instagram and on Facebook.

1. Charming Town

The town of Yarmouth is overflowing with charm! Grab a coffee at one of the many cafes lining Main Street, browse through the quirky local shops, stroll along the boardwalk, relax next to the fountain at Frost Park, or take your own historical walking tour through the heritage district filled with beautiful Victorian homes from the 1800’s. The photo opportunities here are endless! The town is adorable in fall and winter months too.

Downtown Yarmouth
Downtown Yarmouth

2. Local Food & Beer

Located on the coast this entire region offers fresh, locally caught seafood, Acadian cuisine, and some of our new favourite breweries in the province. A few things to add to your foodie “must enjoy” list include:

For the beer lovers, definitely grab a sip at these 3 spots:

Heritage Brewing Co.
Heritage Brewing Co.

3. Amazing Coastal Beauty

First off, the Cape Forchu Lighthouse is hands down the coolest lighthouse you will ever visit. This “applecore” style is even more stunning in person than it is in photos and the footpaths/picnic areas around it make for a perfect day outing. Further along the coast lives pristine beaches waiting for you to walk along and swim in. Here you can experience sea caves hidden within coves, and visit the smallest drawbridge in the world. There is so much to explore!

Here are a few places we loved while here:

Sandford Drawbridge
Sandford Drawbridge

4. Unique Tours

Booking a tour is a great way to see the sights without worrying about the details. Here are two different tours we would recommend while here (but there are lots of others in the area too).

Experience the wild Tusket Islands with Tusket Island Tours. Become part of a local fisher’s journey as you take a fishing boat out to these beautiful Islands. Enjoy fresh seafood chowder, legendary storytelling, and an inside peek at true coastal living. There are options to book tours with music too!

Become totally fascinated with the creepy crawly side of this cute town by taking a stroll with Yarmouth Walking Tours. Crime, folklore, legends, and ghost tales – experience a walking tour like no other where you may be left with goosebumps but loving the place even more. Our guide and owner Candice was well versed, expressive, and had us feeling so much like we were a part of the stories that we told her she has to start her own podcast someday!

Tusket Islands
Tusket Islands

5. Romance Under the Stars

Seriously though, what is more romantic than falling more in love under a starry night sky. With virtually no ambient light pollution, this region is part of North America’s first starlight destination – Acadian Skies and Mi’kmaq Lands – as designated by the International Starlight Foundation. Discover dark skies like nowhere else, and the world’s first starlight hotel – Trout Point Lodge.

Trout Point Lodge is where luxury meets wilderness and everything your wildest dreams could imagine. Float under the stars in a wood fired hot tub, sip wine while a staff astronomer tells you about the skies, or enjoy a four course meal under the stars with a starlight culinary escape. This is without question the most romantic and tranquil place we have ever stayed and one to add to your bucket list!

We hope this little list helps YOU plan your getaway to such an absolutely breathtaking part of Nova Scotia! Visiting Yarmouth & Acadian Shores was one of the coolest things we have ever done here in Nova Scotia and it 100% has a piece of our hearts now. We already can’t wait to go back!

Trout Point Lodge
Trout Point Lodge

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