Perched on the edge of the Bay of Fundy, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia is the kind of coastal town that quietly works its way into your memory. Salt air, working boats, and painted wooden houses tell the story of a place shaped by the sea and the people who’ve depended on it for generations. Walk its streets and you’ll find history, colour, and character layered together in a way that feels both familiar and completely its own.
At the mouth of the harbour stands the iconic Cape Forchu Lighthouse, a beacon that has guided ships safely toward Yarmouth’s busy port for over a century. Here, waves roll over rugged rock, seabirds circle overhead, and the wind carries stories of sailors, trade, and long voyages that once connected Yarmouth to ports around the world. It’s a place where you can stand, look out over the water, and feel the scale of both the landscape and the town’s maritime past.
Closer to the heart of Yarmouth, Milton Clock Tower Park offers a quieter, small-town pause. The clock tower rises above a green space where locals gather, relax, and watch the day go by, framed by historic homes and tree-lined streets. It’s the kind of spot where you can imagine afternoon walks, coffee in hand, listening to the steady rhythm of the clock as it keeps time for the neighbourhood.
Not far away, the famous Painted Ladies bring a burst of colour to the town’s streetscape. These beautifully preserved, brightly coloured wooden homes speak to Yarmouth’s prosperity during the age of sail, when shipbuilding and trade made it one of the busiest ports in the Maritimes. Today, they stand as living landmarks—charming, photogenic, and full of personality—offering a glimpse into the town’s Victorian-era past.
This collection captures a different facet of the town: its rugged coastline, its everyday community life, and its architectural charm. Whether you’ve walked these streets before or are discovering Yarmouth for the first time, these pieces are an artistic reminder that this is a town worth visiting, lingering in, and remembering.
