7 days in Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Itinerary

Yarmouth is a port town located on the Bay of Fundy in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. Step out of the city life by going to Mavillette Beach Provincial Park and Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park. Visit Cape Forchu Lighthouse and Sainte-Marie Catholic Church for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Yarmouth: Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Ecosse (in Lower West Pubnico), Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse (in Gilberts Cove) and Musee des Acadiens des Pubnicos & Research Center (in Pubnico). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Yarmouth County Museum and Archives, take in the exciting artwork at Yarmouth Waterfront Gallery, admire the striking features of Murray Manor Art & Culture House, and stroll around Frost Park.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Yarmouth trip planner.

Toronto to Yarmouth is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight, ferry, and car. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Toronto to Yarmouth due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to drive to Tiverton.

Tiverton is a small village located on the northeast tip of Long Island, Nova Scotia. Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): enjoy the sea views from Boar's Head Lighthouse, then get up close to creatures of the deep with Ocean Explorations, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Balancing Rock Trail.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Tiverton travel route planning site.

Traveling by car from Yarmouth to Tiverton takes 2 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Tiverton can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive back home.