Attractions in Yarmouth and the Acadian Shores

Proud lighthouses stand guard over charming fishing villages and island-studded bays all along the South Shore. Discover historic towns, privateering legends, tales of pirates and their treasure and local artisans who are known to craft treasures of their own.

Founded in 1749, history, seafaring culture and urban adventure come together in Halifax, our vibrant capital city by the sea. A walk along the historic Halifax waterfront reveals everything from tall ships and museums to harbour cruises and the eclectically entertaining Halifax International Busker Festival.

The Eastern Shore stretches from the edges of Halifax all the way to the Canso Causeway, the entry point to Cape Breton Island. It's rugged coastline and glorious beaches provide the perfect setting for outdoor adventure. With an abundance of sea kayaking, hiking, birding, coastal activities and four seasons of fantastic surfing, the outdoor enthusiast will feel like they're in heaven.

There are so many ways to experience the Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley region and there is something for every pace and every interest. With tides that reach up to 16.5 metres (54 feet), this spectacular natural phenomenon occurs nowhere else on the planet. The power of nature surrounds the Bay of Fundy, showcasing some of the world’s most dramatic coastal seascapes. 

You’ll have plenty of reasons to get up early when you stay “down east,” starting with a delicious country breakfast on your cottage deck while the glowing sun rises over the ocean. That will surely get your day off to a good start and it will only get better from there. The beaches in the east are among the best on the Island; the spectacular dune system at Greenwich in PEI National Park is a must-do for this region.

Fresh seafood is one of the main reasons people visit PEI and the North Cape Coastal Drive certainly does its part to fulfill their desire. Western PEI is rich with ocean-fresh delicacies... Island mussels, snow crab, lobster and our celebrated Malpeque Oysters. In fact, producing a harvest of oysters served in restaurants from PEI to Europe, the North Cape Coastal Drive is nicknamed The Canadian Oyster Coast.

Over the last century, millions of readers from all over the world have come to know and love Anne of Green Gables™, and Prince Edward Island is where devotees come to celebrate her. Those who love the books or the TV miniseries make their way to Green Gables Shore in pilgrimage-like fashion to visit the many sites that pay tribute to their favourite red-haired heroine and her creator, Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Discover the story of the St. John River. This route twists and turns from Madawaska to the city of Saint John as a declared Heritage Corridor, and it’s easy to see why. Re-creations, re-enactments, and commemorations line the banks no matter where you travel.

Go with the flow of the Miramichi River. Take a trip along this route and you’ll likely find yourself river tubing, salmon fishing or exploring communities that have been carved by the currents. New friends and the great outdoors are waiting for you along every turn.