Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

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Yarmouth & Acadian Shores is quiet and peaceful, yet full of adventure. Where the land meets the sea and you will experience English and Acadian cultures and is where the darkest skies let the stars shine their brightest. It’s where the food is fresh and local, and the music is too. Visit a working fishing wharf and learn from a fisherperson through the Living Wharves experience.

This region is part of North America’s first starlight destination – Acadian Skies and Mi’kmaq Lands – as designated by the International Starlight Foundation. Here you can discover dark skies like nowhere else, with brilliant stars from distant galaxies shining against the night sky.

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Top Experiences on the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Cape Forchu Lighthouse

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The first “Applecore” style lighthouse, located 11km (7 mi) from Yarmouth
Visit the lighthouse and take part in the Climb the Light experience
Tour Leif Ericsson Park onsite which consists of walking paths, picnic sites, and benches, and provides front-row seats for amazing sunsets

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Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle-Ecosse

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Discover Acadian heritage on this 17-acre site overlooking Pubnico Harbour with costumed interpreters
Hear the Acadian dialect and learn about fishing and farming traditions of this 1900s village
Savour home-cooked Acadian cuisine in the onsite cafe

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Trout Point Lodge

Highlights

Get your fill of what’s in season – scallops or salmon, oysters or mussels
Culinary classes with their Executive Chef or Sous Chef are available
Stay onsite at this luxury wilderness lodge and certified Starlight Hotel

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Tusket Island Tours

Highlights

Discover a way of life by the sea that has fueled Nova Scotia for generations
Join local fishermen onboard their working lobster boat and learn how to “pull” a lobster trap
Savour fresh seafood in a private island shanty while enjoying live Acadian music played by your fishermen tour guides

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Provincial Park Beaches

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Mavillette Beach is a 1.5 km long sandy beach with dunes and a boardwalk. Low tide exposes sand flats and the hot sand warms the water
Port Maitland Beach is a 1 km long sand and cobble beach with a grassy picnic area. Scenic fishing wharf and beautiful sunsets
Both beaches have supervised swimming in July and August

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Frequently Asked Questions

This region is rich with Acadian culture, from museums and festivals to music and food. Visit the Acadian culture page for full details.

This certification, awarded by the Starlight foundation is supported by UNESCO, UNWTO and IAC. Starlight destinations are places which have very low light pollution where visitors can enjoy unique and unparalleled opportunities to view the night sky. In this region you will find North America’s first starlight destination – Acadian Skies and Mi’kmaq Lands – as designated by the International Starlight Foundation. Here you can discover dark skies like nowhere else, with brilliant stars from distant galaxies shining against the night sky.

Rappie pie, or râpure in French, is a well-loved traditional Acadian dish. It’s a mix of potatoes and chicken, and it’s unique to the region. It’s not a pie in the conventional sense, as there is no pastry crust. But it is a popular local dish, and in many households, a tradition for special occasions like birthdays or Christmas.

Yes, the CAT Ferry is the fastest way to travel between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. This high-speed ferry takes just 3.5 hours to complete the journey one-way. You can find more information such as crossing times and rates here.

The red/white/blue flag you are seeing is the Acadian flag. This is a flag of France which is the country where all Acadians are descendent from. The flag represents to Acadians that they are French, and their motherland is France.

Featured Packages in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Stay & Dine Delight

$229/ Per Couple

Enjoy a cozy night at Tru by Hilton Yarmouth with indoor pool, waterslide & breakfast, plus dinner for two at Rudder's Seafood Restaurant and Brewery.

Yarmouth
January 15, 2024 – April 1, 2025

Artisan Chocolate Making Experience

$310 – $330/ Per Couple

Indulge in the art of chocolate-making after an overnight stay and gourmet breakfast in one of North America's last Gothic Revival homes.

Yarmouth
January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025

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This is where the land meets the sea. And where the darkest skies let the stars shine their brightest. It’s where the food is fresh and local, and the music is too. It’s where everything comes together. It’s where the stars align.

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