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Parks and Recreation
Parks | Fishing | Deep Sea Fishing | Hunting | Biking
Share your outdoor adventures around the campfire
Unleash the ultimate adventurist in you and set up camp at a nearby lakefront site. The parks in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores offer a wide range of outdoor recreational activities and days full of natural Acadian discovery. Between swimming, boating or hiking, the only problem you’ll encounter is what to do first.
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Beacon Park Playground
Civic Address: Beacon St., Yarmouth, NS
The playground at Beacon Park is a great spot for families. There are various playground sets within the park, and should it start to rain, you can take cover in the gazebo. Washrooms are available down the road at the Tim Horton’s on Main St.
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Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park
Civic Address: off Highway 1, turn onto Route 340, follow signs to Park
This 282 acre protected provincial park boasts beaches, sport fishing, a picnic park and other activities. A 2km hiking trail within the park is accessible by hikers of all ages and abilities, and hosts a wide variety of plant life, birds and animals. Amenities: restrooms, picnic tables, rest areas.
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Frost Park
Civic Address: Main Street, Yarmouth, NS
Originally the site of an early cemetery and later known as Victoria Park, Frost Park is now an attractive green space in the center of the downtown landscape. This well-shaded park features a 150 year old three-tier fountain, and a compass-rose overlooking Yarmouth Harbour.
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Glenwood Provincial Park
Civic Address: At junction of Rte 3 and Hwy 103 at Glenwood
A beautiful quiet picnic area on Rickers Lake. Picnic tables scattered beneath hardwood trees with view of lake. Swimming is allowed in the lake.
w: http://www.novascotiaparks.ca 
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Joseph et Marie Dugas Park
Civic Address: Highway 1 at the Belliveau Cove Visitor Information Centre
The park features an operational lighthouse and wharf, restored post office (established 1856), and a visitor information centre and craft centre open July- August. Piau’s Walk 5km long interpretive trail starts at the park, and hugs the St. Mary’s Bay shoreline and freshwater wetlands.
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Meteghan Park
Civic Address: Highway 1, Meteghan
The Meteghan Family Fun Park in still under construction but anticipated to be completed soon and to open for the 2009 season.
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Saulnierville Drugstore Playground
Civic Address: 9999 Highway #1, Saulnierville
Playground located at the rear of the drugstore. For use by patrons and visitors.
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Various School Playgrounds
Civic Address: Highway 1, Meteghan
There are many elementary schools throughout Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, all of which have playgrounds open to the public. Please follow the links below to specific school information.
w: http://www.csap.ednet.ns.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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South End Playground
Civic Address: Main St South, Yarmouth, NS
The playground in the South End of Yarmouth is an excellent location for the kids to let off some steam. The playground is supervised by the Boys and Girls Club of Yarmouth, and even has a small wading pool.
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Wentworth Municipal Park
Civic Address: Corberrie
This 25 acres of preserved wilderness in Corberrie was deeded to the Municipality by Bowater Mersey Paper Company. The park features walking trails, nature interpretation stations, and picnic areas.
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Get wet and reel in a great experience
Both saltwater and freshwater fishing are available in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores. A license is required for all freshwater fishing for anyone 16 years old or older, and can be purchased at many corner stores in the area. For a full list of vendors, click here. Species that are fished in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores include: smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, perch and speckled trout.
Saltwater and tidal sport fishing off a wharf in Nova Scotia does not require a license. However, you must respect Canadian federal fishing seasons and bag limits. Fished species in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores include mackerel and flounder.
For more information on fishing in Nova Scotia, please follow the below links:
Nova Scotia Angler’s Handbook
Licensed Fishing Guides
 Barrier Free Fishing for those with mobility restrictions (1.6MB)
Get hooked on deep sea fishing
Throw a line in, and get an ultimate sea adventure. Deep sea fishing in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores holds as much excitement as the sea holds fish. Book a charter boat and guarantee your meal for the night. For added excitement, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores hosts two annual deep sea fishing tournaments – the Shark Scramble and Tuna Tournament.
Teams compete in these two separate tournaments over three to four days to land the biggest fish. Weigh-ins are at scheduled times, with the public invited to watch. The meat is turned over to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for scientific research, and any monies raised by the tournaments are donated to charity. Both visitors and locals are invited to participate, and can register or charter a boat by contacting the event coordinators.
Wedgeport Tuna Tournament:
(902)-663-4345; tuna.museum@ns.sympatico.ca; or visit them online here
Yarmouth Shark Scramble:
(902)-742-2082; johnstephanie@eastlink.ca; or visit them online here
Aim for a great outdoor adventure.
Spend some time in the great outdoors and get acquainted with the beauty of unspoiled wilderness. Yarmouth & Acadian Shores is a very popular spot for hunting and offers a great variety of hunting opportunities. Yarmouth & Acadian Shores has been a very popular spot for hunting. In the 1930s, Babe Ruth visited the area many times to hunt deer, moose and black bear.
Hunting now occurs in Nova Scotia in the fall and early winter, from October through to December. Hunted species include white-tailed deer and black bear, Canada geese, ducks, and upland game such as pheasants and ruffed grouse. Non-resident hunters are required to be accompanied by a licensed guide. For more information, please visit the Nova Scotia department of Natural Resources here.
Cycle your way down the path of discovery.
Grab your bike and get ready for a unique adventure. From rolling hills and paved roads, see many sandy beaches, the Historic Acadian Village and discover more fascinating attractions and beautiful landscapes.
Visit our tours and trails page for information on a great pedaling excursion.
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