2020 Excursions Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Nova Scotia Excursion Packages for 2020 Cruise Season Town of Yarmouth Prepared by Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Association | yarmouthandacadianshores.com Introduction Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Nova Scotia Bar Harbor, ME - Yarmouth, NS 1 Lobster Rock Marine Terminal PORT OF YARMOUTH International Ferry 2 Tender Old Government Landing Wharf area Killam Brothers Wharf International (Tenders only) Ferry Terminal Parking & Bus Marginal Wharf turnaround Killam Bros. Welcome Centre Water Street Parking Welcome About the Port Main Street There’s a bit of magic in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores. This is where the land Located on the Southwestern tip of Nova Scotia, the With a broad range of experiences and operators willing to meets the sea. Where English and Acadian cultures coexist. It’s quiet and Port of Yarmouth is well positioned to be a port of call cater to your passengers in a customized way, we will make peaceful, yet full of adventure. And where the darkest skies let the stars for cruise ships traveling in the region. sure your customers love their time here. shine their brightest. It’s where the food is fresh and local, and the music Yarmouth is a MARSEC Level 1 Port and home to a seasonal Let us help you plan a port of call to Yarmouth Nova Scotia. is too. It’s where everything comes together. It’s where the stars align. International Ferry to the United States with capabilities well We take great pride in providing a high level of service to We are a shining star in the rugged and wild landscape of Nova Scotia. beyond expectations. We are a Point of Entry with Canadian you and your customers. The five converging lines make up our star. They represent the spirit of the Border Services Agency, allowing you to have the flexibility of region and where everything comes together perfectly. stopping at a small port as your first point in Canada. Thank you for making Yarmouth your port of call. PORT SPECIFICATIONS Channel Depth 6.6m (Lowest Tide) Labrador Tidal Ranges: 4.57m (springs) & 3.73m (neaps) Cruise Berths (2) 1. Lobster Rock Marine Terminal 2. Old Government Wharf Canada Length 152.4m 121m Depth 5.8m 5.1m Quebec Newfoundland SERVICES AVAILABLE Quebec Water (Bulk) Lighting New Prince Edward City Brunswick Island Cape Breton Security Medical Island Ottawa Bunkering Gangways Maine Saint John Nova Scotia Garbage Disposal (Domestic) Recycling Digby Bar Harbor Halifax Security: MARSEC Level 1 Port Pilotage (Optional) Customs: Available Year-Round Anchorage OR Tendering Yarmouth United Shore Power: Lobster Rock States Boston Marine Terminal only New York 110,220VAC, 60Hz/1Ph. 30 & 50A & 208VAC/3Ph. 50A 2 3 2020 Excursion Packages Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Nova Scotia WINNER Parks Canada 2018 Parcs Canada Awarded 2012 Sustainable Tourism Award Winner Prix tourisme durable Excursion 1 Excursion 2 Cape Forchu Lighthouse Tusket Islands Tour (Departing from the Town of Yarmouth, Killam Brothers Marina) (Tour departs via bus from the Town of Yarmouth to Wedgeport, NS) This is 2 hour experience. This is 4.5 hour experience. Welcome to Cape Forchu, a Light Like No Other. This spectacular and unique Discover the rich culture and history of the Tusket Islands as you tour them “apple core” lighthouse is the second most photographed lighthouse in Nova on a real fishing boat with real fishermen. Stop on one of the islands to learn Scotia. After welcoming your guests upon landing at Killam Brothers Marina more about how these islands helped shape the fishing industry of the area. they will be transported to Cape Forchu (15 min away). The Tusket Islands lie south west of mainland Wedgeport, Nova Scotia. At Cape Forchu they will be greeted and offered a guided walking tour featuring They are only accessible via boat although a causeway to Big Tusket Island stories of the unique history of Cape Forchu and the Leif Erikson trail. Your guests was once proposed but never constructed. The Tusket Islands are full of will hear interesting tales of lighthouse keepers who lived and worked the light as history on subjects ranging from lobster and tuna fishing, murders, World well as stories of shipwrecks and even the Vikings! War II spies, shipwrecks, disasters, treasure, and much more. We are also pleased to provide your guests with hot coffee/tea and a fresh cup On this award-winning hands-on tour you will be served fresh local seafood RLIG RLIG ES & MI’K TA HT TA H KI M S S T S A N Q A L I A D N A D of local homemade Nova Scotia seafood chowder (vegetarian option available) C chowder made from a traditional recipe passed down through generations. S A S T N A O R I L T I A G N H I F N T T OU O T ES served with a fresh dinner roll at the Keeper’s Kitchen restaurant located with NDATI OURIST D After being filled with delicious seafood you will enjoy live entertainment on ARLIGH ARLIGH the former Lighthouse Keeper’s home. Other food and gifts will be available for ST T ST T the one hour sail back to the Wedgeport dock. T O N U IO R T IS A additional purchase there as well. RESERVE T DESTIN RLIG RLIG ES & MI’K TA HT TA H KI M S S T S A N Q Yarmouth & Acadian Shores L A I A Includes: Round-trip bus transportation to Wedgeport D N A D C S A S is home to the first T N A O R I L T I A G N H I F N T T North American Starlight O O T ES Guests can also explore the grounds on their own if they choose. The Leif Erikson U O D NDATI URIST Tourist Destination ARLIGH ARLIGH $ Park & Trail is beautiful, walkable and offers many amazing views. Complimentary ST T ST T 130.00 CAD per person T O N U IO R T IS A Golf cart transportation is also available for people with mobility issues. RESERVE T DESTIN (Minimum guests requested is 20 people. Maximum guests is 50.) RLIG ES & MI’K TA H KI M S T S A N Q A L I A D N A D C S A S T N A O After their Cape Forchu experience, your guests will then be transported back R I L T I A G N F H I O N T T U O T ES NDATI OURIST D ARLIGH ARLIGH to Killam Brothers Marina landing area (15 min away). ST T ST T T O N O U I R T IS A RESERVE T DESTIN $50.00 CAD per person (Minimum guests requested is 15 people) 4 5 2020 Excursion Packages Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Nova Scotia Excursion 4 Historic Yarmouth Walking Tour (Departing from the Town of Yarmouth, Killam Brothers Marina) This is 2 hour experience. Guests will join a guided waking tour for an informative stroll through Yarmouth’s heritage district where they’ll see stately Sea Captain’s homes and learn some of our stories of heroism at sea. Experience a fully guided tour that will give you a glimpse into Yarmouth’s past. Also, included in the visit is a stop to the Yarmouth County Museum with light refreshments available. After completing the tour, guests will be returned to the Welcome Centre at Killam Brothers Marina where they will have access to Excursion 3 washrooms as well as Visitor counseling to assist in points of interest. $25.00 CAD per person Historic Acadian Experience (Minimum guests requested is 10) (Tour departs via bus from the Town of Yarmouth to Pubnico, NS) This is 3.5 hour experience. In this early 1900s Acadian village, situated on a beautiful 17-acre site Excursion 5 overlooking Pubnico Harbour, experience a language, culture and way of life Eerie & Ominous that has thrived along this shore for more than 350 years. Experience our traditional ways of farming and fishing and savour home-cooked Acadian Guided Walking Tour cuisine in our café. Discover the industrious and joyful spirit that has kept (Departing from the Town of Yarmouth, Killam Brothers Marina) our culture alive through deportation and hardship. Passengers land at Killam Brothers Marina and receive welcome. (Guests This is 1.5 hour experience. will have access to our welcome area and washrooms). They will then Crime, folklore and Yarmouth legends; explore the darker side of be transported to Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse Yarmouth. Hear the tales of unexplained and eerie events during (approximately 45 mins away). Yarmouth’s no.1 rated tour. These stories will captivate you. During the visit your guests will receive a guided tour of Le Village with light Upon receiving their welcome at Killam Brothers Shipping Marina, refreshments including, seafood chowder + Acadian rappie pie (vegetarian guests will have access to our Welcome Centre & washrooms option available) plus a desert. Other food options are available for purchase. as well as Visitor counseling to assist in points of interest. After the visit is over guests will be transported back to the Killam Brother’s Marina landing area. During this 1 mile tour they’ll hear the tales of unexplained and eerie events from this historic town and leave Yarmouth with $ 55.00 CAD per person fascinating stories to tell. After completing the tour, guests will be (Minimum guests requested is 20) returned to the Welcome Centre at Killam Brothers Marina. $25.00 CAD per person (Minimum guests requested is 10) 6 7 2020 Excursion Packages Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Nova Scotia Excursion 7 Local Hops Tour (Departing from the Town of Yarmouth, Killam Brothers Marina) This is 3 hour experience.