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Historic Walking Areas • Lighthouses
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Historic lighthouse with fun climb to sweeping 360-degree views, surrounded by serene trails and dog-friendly paths. Noted for sunset vistas and a whale skeleton exhibit.
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Convenient vehicle ferry service with organized boarding, ample seating, and on-board entertainment. Features outdoor decks for scenic views and live music for an enjoyable crossing.
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Speciality & Gift Shops • Antique Shops
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Rural vintage shop with an array of unique antiques, including music boxes and religious icons, displayed in a restored barn setting. Ideal for collectors and vintage enthusiasts.
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  • MrBaz
    Ontario, Canada61 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a (foggy) view!
    Area leading to the lighthouse is almost out of a book, especially when the fog is rolling in. Staff at the lighthouse were friendly and great storytellers. Beautiful, easy trail on the edge of the sea to take in all the beauty.
    Review of: Cape Forchu Lighthouse
    Written 12 July 2024
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  • EFW2014
    Woolwich, ME1,516 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Busy port
    The staff inside and on the boat are wicked awesome. Our ride aboard the Cat to Bar Harbor was smooth although foggy. The only thing I don’t care for is they make foot passengers wait to board last. However they are 1st off on the other end.
    Review of: The CAT - Bay Ferries Limited
    Written 4 August 2024
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  • EFW2014
    Woolwich, ME1,516 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must visit
    I watched a YouTube documentary by Part Time Explorer that highlighted The “circus ship inferno”. It’s about a fire that happened right in Yarmouth during the 60s. The museum is featured heavily and has some artifacts from the fire.

    The director (Gary) of the museum is a great guy with a wealth of info regarding early fire “trucks”.

    It’s $5 to get in and the have a small gift shop and take donations as well.

    Both the museum and the documentary are well worth your time. Free parking on Main st
    Review of: Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia
    Written 4 August 2024
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  • Allyson M
    Warwick, RI6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a gem of a museum do not be deceived by its size!
    This was such a great stop in just two hours, in just two hours I learned so much. It was a great place to bring my dad. He was a commercial fisherman from the US that docked in Yarmouth from time to time while they were sword fishing it was an opportunity for him to tell his stories and share with his family the guides at the museum were incredibly knowledgeable And were eager to learn from my dad as well. It was a wonderful day very reasonable admission too.
    Review of: W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum
    Written 13 August 2023
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  • EFW2014
    Woolwich, ME1,516 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An old cemetery now a park
    Frost park was a cemetery a long time ago. You can still see old headstones scattered throughout the park. The park offers great views of the waterfront and harbor. Lots of places to sit and relax. There’s also a 150 year old water fountain on site.
    Review of: Frost Park
    Written 4 August 2024
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  • dave h
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth it! :)
    It was truly an amazing museum, they got a little bit for everyone there. It was worth the 7.00$ the flags that belong to the Steamship lines was a very nice touch. Please help support this museum.
    Review of: Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
    Written 31 July 2023
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  • Susan P
    Putnam, CT949 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thanks for Offering Local Wines and Beer Cocktails
    We stopped in for beverages on a Wednesday afternoon. It was busy enough and we found a high top table indoors. There are lower tables and seating outdoors. Approximately a dozen beers were on tap. They also offer beer cocktails and three local wines. The prices are reasonable. My husband noticed their beers were of lower alcohol content. He likes double IPA's and ordered the Whiskey Business Dry Stout. I had a glass of L'Acadie Pinot Grigio. We were able to park on the street nearby. We noticed a food truck parked near the building. They regularly host karaoke, trivia and live music.
    Review of: Heritage Brewing Co.
    Written 18 July 2023
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  • Andrejs V
    Humlebaek, Denmark4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Low tide and foggy
    Two amazing looking beaches on both sides of the road to the Forchu lighthouse. The sand is a rather muddy at low tide. All the images are taken in heavy fog.
    Review of: John's Cove Beach
    Written 8 July 2024
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  • Currymac
    Yarmouth, Canada46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An Eclectic Collection of Local Artists
    A true artists cooperative, on Yarmouth's harbourfront, the Yarmouth Waterfront Gallery boasts an extremely diverse collection of art works from a wide variety if disciplines from painting to photography to jewelry to fabric work. One of the coop members is always on hand to help you. A great place to visit on purpose, because of inclement weather, or if you're just waiting for the ferry. Free high speed WiFi too! Two thumbs up!
    Review of: Yarmouth Waterfront Gallery
    Written 16 November 2019
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  • Maurice G
    Halifax, Nova Scotia5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Something for everyone!
    What an amazing little shop in Brenton. It is a must stop or detour for anyone interested in antiques. Shop Owner David is a Delight and curated the most amazing things; having a few specialties such as clocks, music boxes and Religious relics. You won’t be disappointed. There is something there for everyone. I found the most amazing New Mexico decorative pottery plates. Just so beautiful!!
    Review of: Yaciuk's Antiques, Clocks & Collectibles
    Written 7 September 2024
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  • Larry Lr
    Ottawa, Canada206 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great views
    It is only a 2.5 km hike from Yarmouth or you can drive to the lower part of Bunker Island and hike close to the lighthouse.
    Review of: Bunker Island Lighthouse
    Written 7 October 2017
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  • Cooper
    Coboconk, Canada108 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well preserved, historically significant
    A step back in time and learn the history of the house, the inhabitants and the Fullerbrush Man. The tour guide was knowledgeable, the subject matter interesting. Luckily we were the only ones on the tour so we got to move through at our own pace. Well worth the small admission price, arrange your tour from next door at the Yarmouth County Museum. And tour it while you're here, its a great museum in an old Church.
    Review of: Pelton-Fuller House
    Written 25 June 2022
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  • EFW2014
    Woolwich, ME1,516 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice park
    The park is along water street near Tim Hortons. Nice little space for walking and reading the boards of Yarmouths history. Less than a miles walk from the ferry.
    Review of: Milton Clock Tower Park
    Written 2 August 2024
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  • Cindy R
    Canada71 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Swimming in town of yarmouth
    Iifeguards during July and August. Swimming is very good and right in the town of Yarmouth. Boating and rentals available.
    Review of: Lake Milo
    Written 31 August 2019
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  • JASON C
    YARMOUTH21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beach walking
    A great small beach perfect for a walk. It's long been a favorite for local artists and is home to the Helen and Lucy cottage.
    Review of: Pembroke Beach
    Written 26 February 2017
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