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Start here and let the waves guide you
Beaches and Wharves
Take a plunge during your vacation
A small cove and cave reputedly used by rum runners in the early 1900’s. A 1.5km stretch of sandy beaches and grass covered dunes. Picture all this and more. Take the time to truly soak your feet in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores’ waves and waters. For the avid fishermen and women, head over to the many wharves and family-owned fisheries and learn more on the largest fishing industry in Nova Scotia.
Beaches | Wharves | Useful Information
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Comeau’s Hill Beach
Civic Address: very end of Melbourne Rd, off route 334 in Arcadia
Comeau’s Hill Beach is a small and secluded beach on the Atlantic Ocean. It is adjacent to the Tusket Islands, and is one of the few places that the island chain can be seen from land. The beach is sandy and is a great place for families.
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Mavillette Beach Provincial Beach
Civic Address: John Doucette Rd, off Route #1 in Mavillette
Phone: 902.645.2327
This panoramic beach is 1.5 km long sandy, and is backed by fragile marram grass covered dunes. The dunes are protected nesting sites, and bird watching from the onsite tower is encouraged. The beach is also abutted by large cliffs on both ends which abruptly rise up many feet. Extensive sand flats are exposed at low tide.
w: http://www.novascotiaparks.ca 
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Pinkney’s Point
Civic Address: Pinkney’s Point, Yarmouth County, NS
Almost an island, Pinkney's Point is reached by a 2 km stretch of road winding through expansive salt water marshes, home to many sea birds. A large breakwater along the road blocks the Atlantic wind and waves and creates a rocky beach that beckons treasure seekers. The village itself has a population of about 300 people, most of whom make a living from the sea.
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Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park
Civic Address: Main Shore Rd, off Route #1 in Port Maitland
A one km sand and cobble beach backed by a grassy picnic area, picnic tables water outlet and change houses. The nearby wharf and fishing boats are favourite subjects for painters and photographers.
w: http://www.novascotiaparks.ca
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Smuggler’s Cove Provincial Park
Civic Address: Off Highway 1, Meteghan
Smuggler’s Cove is so named as it was a prime location for the smuggling of liquor during prohibition in the 1920s. The cove fills with ocean water during high tide and becomes inaccessible, but can be reached during low tide. Visitors may proceed down the 80 steps to the ocean floor during low tide. Interpretive panels on site explain the history of the area.
w: http://www.novascotiaparks.ca
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Sunday Point Beach
Civic Address: Along the Chebouge Rd in Kelly’s Cove, turn down the Sunday Point Rd.
A quick turn onto Sunday Point Rd will lead to the crest of a small hill and the beautiful hidden cove that has formed Sunday Point Beach. The beach is well protected, with salt marshes on the northern end, and only a small opening on the southern end to let water enter the cove. Its hidden location lends itself to individuals looking for a peaceful retreat.
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A.F. Theriault & Sons Ltd.
Civic Address: 9027 Highway 1, Meteghan River, NS
Phone: 902.645.2327
A. F. Theriault & Son Ltd. is one of the largest privately owned shipyards in Atlantic Canada. This family business was founded in 1938 in an era where wooden 3-masted sailing ships ruled the seas. Today, state of the art fishing boats, pleasure yachts and catamarans, combining old techniques with the latest trends and technologies, are built of steel, aluminum, fiberglass and composites.
e: customerservice@aftheriault.com
w: http://www.aftheriault.com
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Dennis Point Wharf
Civic Address: end of Dennis Point Rd, off Route 335 in West Pubnico
The Dennis Point Wharf is the largest commercial fishing wharf in Atlantic Canada. Over 1000 fishermen and women make their living at the wharf, and fish for a variety of ground fish and shell fish, most notably lobster. Visitors are welcome at the wharf to walk amongst the boats and experience a dynamic fishing area.
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Eel Lake Oyster Farm (Ruisseau Oyster)
Contact: Nolan D'Eon
Civic Address: Route #3 in Ste. Anne-Du Ruisseau
Phone: 902.648.3472
Eel Lake Oyster Farm is home to the Ruisseau Oyster, which are available in small, medium, large and jumbo sizes. Over 1 million oysters are raised in the salt water lake and are sold commercially. Tours are available of the site and harvesting process, please call ahead.
e: nolan@ruisseauoysters.com
w: http://www.ruisseauoysters.com
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John's Cove Fishery
Civic Address: route 304 in John’s Cove
On the drive to Cape Forchu Lightstation is the Yarmouth Bar, a picturesque fishing village of colourful wharves and fishing boats. The Yarmouth Bar is so named as it sits atop a large sandbar, forming part of the boundary of Yarmouth’s harbour. It is a wonderful spot for pictures and to view the fishing industry up close.
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Meteghan Wharf
Civic Address: Water Street, off Route #1 in Meteghan
The Meteghan wharf is home to scallop draggers, trawlers, herring seiners, ground fish and lobster boats. Nearby fish plants and lobster pounds provide employment for many workers. In addition, new products such as sea cucumber and sea urchin are harvested at this wharf.
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Sandford Drawbridge
Civic Address: Ross Durkee Rd in Sandford, Yarmouth County
The smallest drawbridge in the world is located at the Sandford wharf. The drawbridge allows fishermen and visitors to cross from one side of the harbour to the other without having to go all the way around the inner harbor via the road. When the boats are not engaged in fishing activities, they sail in from the ocean through a narrow channel to the inner harbour. The drawbridge allows the boats to pass through to where they will be moored until the next time they go out fishing.
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Stanley Lobster Pound
Civic Address: 1066 Overton Rd., Yarmouth Bar/John’s Cove
Phone: 902-742-8291
Stanley Lobster is a lobster refrigeration and holding company. They have access to 500,000+ lbs. of live lobster, most of which is stored onsite in their facility. Visit for a tour or pick your own live lobster from the tank, to have it either cooked onsite or packed to take away. Visit Neptune’s Chair on the beach to feel like the king of the sea.
e: stanlob@auracom.com
w: http://www.stanleylobster.com
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Wedgeport Tuna Wharf
Civic Address: Tuna Wharf Rd., Wedgeport
The Wedgeport Tuna Wharf was home to “the International Tuna Cup” from 1937 to 1976, where hundreds of large tuna were landed each year. In 2007, this invigorating tournament returned to Wedgeport, and occurs at the wharf each August. The Tuna Wharf is also home to a large fleet of lobster-fishing vessels, and the Wedgeport Tuna Museum.
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Tide table
The tides in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores switch every 6 hours and 13 minutes from high tide to low tide. The difference between high tide and low tide is dependent upon the location, phase of the moon, and season. However, tides generally run between 0.3m to 1.0m for low, and 5.0m to 6.0m for high tides. For exact information, please follow the below link to access up to date tide forecast information.
View Tide Levels for Yarmouth and Acadian Shores
Marinas
The Port of Yarmouth is located on the south western tip of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the first secure port of destination from the US Eastern Seaboard and one of the four ports of entry to Nova Scotia for international vessels. For specific information on the port, please click here.
There are several locations within Yarmouth & Acadian Shores that welcome yachts and other pleasure vessels. For information on their berths and fees, please contact them directly.
Port of Yarmouth
Killams Wharf
Ye Olde Argyler Lodge and Sailboat Club
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