Yarmouth County

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Forchu Lightstation, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Located at the tip of scenic Cape Forchu, approximately 10 minutes from the Town of Yarmouth, the Cape Forchu Lightstation is home to the first applecore style lighthouse with its 23 metres [75 feet] of statuesque beauty. This towering beacon, built in 1962, sits atop picturesque volcanic rocks and, along with its predecessor, has guided vessels safely into the Yarmouth Harbour since 1840. (June 2007)
Forchu Lightstation, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Located at the tip of scenic Cape Forchu, approximately 10 minutes from the Town of Yarmouth, the Cape Forchu Lightstation is home to the first applecore style lighthouse with its 23 metres [75 feet] of statuesque beauty. This towering beacon, built in 1962, sits atop picturesque volcanic rocks and, along with its predecessor, has guided vessels safely into the Yarmouth Harbour since 1840. (June 2007)
Cape Forchu Lightstation, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Located at the tip of scenic Cape Forchu, approximately 10 minutes from the Town of Yarmouth, the Cape Forchu Lightstation is home to the first applecore style lighthouse with its 23 metres [75 feet] of statuesque beauty. This towering beacon, built in 1962, sits atop picturesque volcanic rocks and, along with its predecessor, has guided vessels safely into the Yarmouth Harbour since 1840.
#EndlessSummer Husband and sons swimming in the lake at my brothers cabin in Nova Scotia. Both sons favorite movie is Stand By Me...youngest son got out after messing in the reeds by the shore...only to find a leech on his belly...classic Stand By Me moment. Beautiful place...freshwater lake, perfect for swimming, perfect for relaxing, quite and serene.
You may recognize this lighthouse. It has been in a lot of movies. most recently, "The Lighthouse." The lighthouse was constructed in 1839 and was operational in 1840. The original station was demolished in 1961 and replaced in 1962 with the "apple core" tower.

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Tru By Hilton Yarmouth

Tru By Hilton Yarmouth

2.5 out of 5
10588 Starrs Road Yarmouth NS
The price is S$142 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
S$142
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yarmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,278 reviews)
We were woke up mutiple times thrkughout our stay. Its too bad that sport teams couldn't be on one floor. Kids screaming ,doors slamming kids running wild . Breakfast was slim pickings at 915 am

Reviewed on 15 Feb, 2026

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Rodd Grand Yarmouth Hotel

Rodd Grand Yarmouth Hotel

3 out of 5
417 Main Street Yarmouth NS
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yarmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,150 reviews)
The toilet ran all night and we had bones in our hot turkey sandwiches. We did complain about the bones and we got a oh sorry, and that was all.

Reviewed on 14 Feb, 2026

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2.5 out of 5
518 Evangeline Trail Yarmouth NS
The price is S$111 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
S$111
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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Stay at this motel in Dayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (245 reviews)
Our room was very clean, and spacious. Nice bathroom. Suggestion: Coffee maker, with option to boil water for tea.

Reviewed on 15 Feb, 2026

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Whispering Waves Cottages

Whispering Waves Cottages

4 out of 5
310 Black Point Rd. Ingomar NS
Stay at this beach cottage in Ingomar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attraction Roseway Beach is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
Amazing views and loved the jet tub. Would have liked if the path to the gazebo and beach was shovelled as the snow was too high to trek through

Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026

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Roseway River Cottages

Roseway River Cottages

3 out of 5
47 Riverview Dr Lower Ohio NS
Stay at this cottage in Lower Ohio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Boxing Rock Brewing Co and Islands Provincial ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Beautiful scenery, clean and comfortable furnishings.

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Cape Forchu Lightstation featuring a lighthouse and rocky coastline

Cape Forchu Lightstation

This historic lighthouse is worth its own special trip, both for the surrounding sights and for its natural and human history.

Cape Forchu Lightstation
The Bailey to Orr Island cribstone style bridge is the only one of it's kind in the world connecting Bailey and Orr Island in Maine over Will's Gut inlet. It was built to accommodate the strong tides

Yarmouth Links

Enjoy a round of golf in Yarmouth at Yarmouth Links. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Yarmouth Links
The thre willows in mid winter on the lake shore Lachine, Quebec, Canada

Frost Park

Explore the great outdoors at Frost Park, a lovely green space in Yarmouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Frost Park

Yarmouth Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Yarmouth with a trip to Yarmouth Ferry Terminal. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Yarmouth Ferry Terminal

Yarmouth Regional Hospital

If Yarmouth Regional Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Yarmouth.

Yarmouth Regional Hospital

Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park

You can take time to visit Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park during your travels to Port Maitland. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park

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