Easy access to world markets
The backbone of any economy is its transportation and logistics capabilities. The Municipality of Yarmouth is ideally situated to conduct same-day business with Europe and the Pacific Coast. We have depended on this backbone to supply global markets with our aquaculture and agriculture products.
Highways
All roads lead to the Municipality of Yarmouth! Highways 101 and 103, trunk routes 1 and 3, and arterial roads 340, 304 and 334 all converge in our communities creating an ideal transportation hub.
Yarmouth International Airport
The Yarmouth International Airport (YQI) is fully operational with over 1000 aircraft movements a year. It boasts two runways, one 5000 and the other 6000 feet.
We are less than 45 minutes to the eastern seaboard of the United States, within one hour and forty-five minutes to Toronto and equally close to the Caribbean.
We are seeking private partners in the aerospace industry who are looking to establish operations at the facility.
Do you have a business opportunity that would capitalize on being located at YQI?
Ferry and wharves
The Nova Scotia – USA ferry operates from Yarmouth May through October. The Nova Scotia – New Brunswick ferry operates from Digby (45 minutes east) year-round. The District contains seven commercial wharves in support of Atlantic Canada’s largest commercial fishing fleet.