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)
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.
Cape Forchu Lightstation showing a lighthouse and a park
Tru By Hilton Yarmouth

Tru By Hilton Yarmouth

2.5 out of 5
10588 Starrs Road Yarmouth NS
The price is ￥15,244 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
￥15,244
￥17,900 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yarmouth First Nation Reserve. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,285 reviews)
Internet was fast with good plug ins for charging etc. HVac system easy to use and responsive

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Tru By Hilton Yarmouth
Rodd Grand Yarmouth Hotel

Rodd Grand Yarmouth Hotel

3 out of 5
417 Main Street Yarmouth NS
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yarmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,153 reviews)
Restaurant wasn’t open, said the bar was doing the service. No hours posted whether or not breakfast was being served.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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Rodd Grand Yarmouth Hotel
Comfort Inn

Comfort Inn

2.5 out of 5
96 Starrs Rd Yarmouth NS
The price is ￥13,736 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
￥13,736
￥16,128 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yarmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (660 reviews)
Yes the parking was easy and convenient. Staff were friendly , kind and inter active

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

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Ocean view house

Ocean view house

Overton NS
Stay at this vacation home in Overton. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Killam Brothers Shipping Office and W. Laurence ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Kitchen was very well equipped. Ownwe was ver responsive when plumbing fix needed. Pet back yard was very handy. Close to town made business stay very convenient.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Ocean view house
Cozy Getaway! - Oceanview Nova Scotian Sailor's Cottage with Modern Amenities

Cozy Getaway! - Oceanview Nova Scotian Sailor's Cottage with Modern Amenities

Yarmouth NS
Stay at this vacation home in Rockville. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Cape Forchu Lightstation and Bunker Island Lighthouse ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Perfect accomodations and close to the Cat Ferry in Yarmouth. Perfect for my dog, plenty of yard to walk him around in.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Cozy Getaway! - Oceanview Nova Scotian Sailor's Cottage with Modern Amenities
Nautical Themed one bedroom fully equipped apartment.

Nautical Themed one bedroom fully equipped apartment.

Yarmouth NS
Stay at this vacation home in Yarmouth. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Yarmouth Mall and Firefighters' Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Frank is very welcoming. Great place to stay.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Nautical Themed one bedroom fully equipped apartment.
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Popular places to visit

Cape Forchu Lightstation which includes rocky coastline and a lighthouse

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 savor 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 Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Yarmouth Mall during your stay in Yarmouth. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Yarmouth Mall

Yarmouth Regional Hospital

Though Yarmouth Regional Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Yarmouth while you are here.

Yarmouth Regional Hospital

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Yarmouth showing a marina

Yarmouth

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