Yarmouth Attractions
The town of Yarmouth is located on the western tip of Nova Scotia. Founded by French colonists in 1651, the area was later settled by New Englanders in 1761. Ferries run regularly from Yarmouth to Maine.
Argyle Township Court House and Archives
The Argyle Township Court House and Archives is the oldest existing courthouse in Canada and dates to 1805. This former courthouse and jail was operational from the early 19th Century to the mid 20th Century. Today the building has been restored and functions as a museum, open to the public.
Argyle Township Court House and Archives
Box 101
Yarmouth, NS B0W3M0
Canada
Box 101
Yarmouth, NS B0W3M0
Canada
Phone 1 (902) 648-2493
Fax 1 (902) 648-2537
Hours
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 12:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia
The Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia in Yarmouth features a collection of vintage equipment: the pumpers, hose wagons, and ladder trucks. The history of firefighting in the province through photographs, recollections, and thousands of artifacts are also featured.
Interesting stories about particular fires and circumstances personalizes the whole experience.
Interesting stories about particular fires and circumstances personalizes the whole experience.
Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia
451 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A1G9
Canada
451 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A1G9
Canada
Phone 1 (902) 742-5525
Fax 1 (902) 742-5525
Hours
June 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
The Yarmouth County Museum and Archives contains over 20,000 artifacts and focuses on Yarmouth's seafaring past. It also features artifacts relating to the sea, industry, business and life in Yarmouth County from its settlement in 1761 by New England immigrants.
All values are in Canada Dollars
Yarmouth County Historical Society
22 Collins Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A3C8
Canada
22 Collins Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A3C8
Canada
Phone 1 (902) 742-5539
Fax 1 (902) 749-1120
Hours
May 15 to October 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 4 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | ||
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | ||
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Family | $ 6.00 |
| Adult | $ 3.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 2.50 |
| Students | $ 1.00 |
| Child 6-14 | $ .50 |
Facilities
Gift shop
