Top Things to do in Yarmouth and Acadian Shores
Top 10 Free Things to do in Yarmouth and Acadian Shores, Southwest Nova Scotia
Discover the best top things to do in Yarmouth and Acadian Shores, United States including The Flight Of Fancy, Mavillette Beach Provincial Park, Belliveau Cove Municipal Park, Pond Cove Beach and Nature Preserve, Seal Cove, Yaciuk's Antiques, Clocks & Collectibles, Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse, Cape Forchu Lighthouse, Boar's Head Lighthouse, Rendez-Vous De La Baie Visitor Centre.
Restaurants in Yarmouth and Acadian Shores
1. The Flight Of Fancy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By BackpackingGrannie - Canning, Canada
An amazing showcase of incredible art by local artisans. A must see in a quaint village off the beaten path.
2. Mavillette Beach Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By MarkandKarenHunter - Windsor, Canada
Visited this beach several times while staying at the Cape View Motel and cottages. The beach is sandy and very clean. My family enjoyed the sandpipers and the waves. The beach has a slow slope making it wonderful for playing in the waves or enjoying your time with small children. There were very few people there during our visits. There was also a place you could rent surfboards as well as a snack bar, both near the road just off the beach. A very pleasant experience.
3. Belliveau Cove Municipal Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Also known as Parc Joseph et Marie Dugas Park, Belliveau Cove Municipal Park features a 5-km (3-mi) interpretive trail, a municipal park, a craft centre (open seasonally) and a lighthouse. Dig for clams at low tide as part of the new Clam Digging Experience from June to September. The park also hosts a Farmers' Market on Saturdays, May to September from 10am to 2pm and don't miss "Les Beaux Vendredis" Lobster Suppers on Friday evenings, late June to early Sept., from 6 pm to 9 pm, where visitors can feast on lobster, crab or clams while taking in the fresh sea air.
Reviewed By Green_fam3
One of our favourite, tick free, ocean view walks, nice walkway. Weekends they have a small buy cute Farmers Market. Stroller, wheel chair friendly, ocean front paved walk. Enjoyable for all, living in the area, this was a lovely choice for us!
4. Pond Cove Beach and Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By LaurenBowes903 - Peggy's Cove, Canada
This is a great spot for swimming, building sandcastles, beachcombing, or all of the above! Whatever your pleasure may be, you will find it at Pond Cove.
5. Seal Cove
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By LaurenBowes903 - Peggy's Cove, Canada
Enjoy this relatively easy hike along the coast with views of the ocean, lighthouse, and hopefully seals!
6. Yaciuk's Antiques, Clocks & Collectibles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Covid-19 hours: Wed. - Sun.: 10-5. Limit of 10 people at one time. Yaciuk's Antiques in Brenton, Yarmouth Co., Nova Scotia, is a retail antique dealer specializing in clocks & music boxes, folk art from a former local collection, Hummel figurines, Bisque figurines and a variety of European porcelain. We also carry early photography, vintage kitchenware, glassware, Royal Doulton, pottery, crocks, Victoria era items, old advertising bottles, and tins, as well as furnishings and lighting. "Best of YAS" winner for #1 antique shop in Yarmouth and Acadian Shores. Our inventory changes on a regular basis, follow us on Facebook for updates. The antique shop is located on the family homestead of Ken Winter, in a renovated barn with the addition of a stained glass window from the former Zion Baptist Church, Yarmouth, NS (which was demolished in June 2014).
Reviewed By VanessaN2257
We love Yaciuk’s Antiques, Clocks & Collectibles!! The owner is so friendly and helpful. This shop is a treasure trove of beautiful antiques and collectibles ....its an adventure every time you walk in ! We absolutely love our new reading light!
7. Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Open's yearly from June to September. Managed by Gilberts Cove & District Historical Society Volunteers.
Reviewed By 973deborah - Greenville, United States
Well worth the short drive over to the lighthouse. Also has a nice picnic area and parking lot. The museum section is full of local interest and the gift shop sells crafts by local artisans.
8. Cape Forchu Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 508 reviews
Welcome to Cape Forchu, a Light Like No Other. This spectacular and unique "apple core" lighthouse is the second most photographed lighthouse in Nova Scotia and located just 10 minutes outside the Town of Yarmouth. The Cape has been welcoming visitors since 1604, when Samuel de Champlain landed and named the area "Cap Forchu," meaning "Forked tongue of land."
Reviewed By PitaLemon - Melbourne, United States
It's not just a lighthouse to take photos. It is a beautiful location to hike and enjoy the cool breezes on a hot summer day. Nice people working in the gift shop, too.
9. Boar's Head Lighthouse
10. Rendez-Vous De La Baie Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Rendez-vous de la Baie Visitor Centre, located on the campus of Universite Sainte-Anne in Church Point, is a vibrant hub where residents, students and visitors meet. The Centre houses an artist-run gallery, a visitor information centre, a souvenir boutique, a theatre, e-cinema programs, and an internet cafe with free wi-fi where various culture, music and art events are regularly held. Officially opened on August 13, 2010, the new Acadian Interpretive Centre/Museum introduces visitors to the culture of Acadians in Clare through their history, language, music and much more (donations accepted. The Centre is open year-round. Summer hours: 8 a.m. To 6 pm weekdays, 9 a.m.To 5 p.m. Saturdays/Sundays. Guided walks in Le Petit Bois trails ($). Fall Hours are in effect: Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm; closed Sat-Sun.
