Welcome to the Town of Yarmouth
On the Edge of Everywhere
Water Utility
Water service is essential to any growing community, which is why the Yarmouth Water Company was incorporated in 1879 to provide Yarmouth with water. In 1891, the Town of Yarmouth bought control of Lake George and the distribution of water from the Lake George Water Company. This began a long history for the town and our concern for water quality and supply. Even today, we have plans in place to continue upgrading our water utility system.
For more information about our water services, check out Water Services.
Lake George Watershed
The Lake George Reservoir serves as the town’s water source. For the safety of those who access the water from Lake George, there are restrictions in place concerning construction, land use, and activities in and around the lake watershed. This includes the lake itself, as well as the area with run-off into the lake. For complete details and a map, check out the PDF section below.
Waste Check
To help preserve our environment, Nova Scotia’s Solid Waste-Resource Management Strategy includes a disposal ban on items that can be diverted from the landfill and made into valuable resources. When the strategy was adopted in 1998, the province was split into seven different regions to make managing solid waste easier. The Town of Yarmouth lies within Region 7, along with the Town of Digby and the four Municipalities of Argyle, Clare, Digby, and Yarmouth.
These six municipal units joined together to form Waste Check, an Authority which consists of two representatives from each member. Their goal is to provide waste-reduction awareness, education, and program support in our region – cutting down on waste for a healthy environment. You can learn more at wastecheck.ca.
Check My Waste App
Looking for an easier way to manage your household waste? Download the free Waste Check My Waste smartphone app:
Mariners Centre
The Mariners Centre is an incredibly versatile multipurpose facility with two ice rinks. From business meetings and cocktails to dances, hockey games, and professional expos, the Mariners Centre is able to host gatherings of virtually any size, thanks to its flexible room structure.
The facilities include:
- boardroom-style meetings for up to 17 individuals
- larger meeting spaces that can host 175 people
- sit-down dining rooms that can accommodate up to 400 guests
- a licensed lounge to house 95 guests (with a view of both ice rinks)
- flexible, portable stage and dance floor conversions
The Mariners Centre also features state-of-the-art video and sound production resources, a 16x9-foot scoreboard, a roadside marquee, and aisle and booth carpeting. The complex is owned by the Town of Yarmouth and the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, with an appointed Management Board. Learn more about the Mariners Centre.
Ferry Terminal and Service
Yarmouth's ferry terminal is a vital link between our town (often called "the gateway to Nova Scotia") and the United States. Bay Ferries operates "The CAT" high-speed ferry service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbour, Maine. The trip length is 3.5 hours. Check their website for details and to book your crossing today.
The ferry terminal includes an office of Canada Border Services for entrants to Canada. The town is also home to one of the major Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centres and the Nova Scotia Tourism Contact Centre.
