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Yarmouth, Nova Scotia (municipal district)
Encyclopedia
Yarmouth is a municipal
district
in Yarmouth County
, Nova Scotia
.
The district forms the western part of Yarmouth County and uses the legal name The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. It is one of three municipal units in the county, the other two being the town of Yarmouth
and the Argyle municipal district.
Mother tongue language (2006)
Ethnic Groups (2006)
Education:
Unemployment rate:
Average house value:
Municipality
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district
District
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in Yarmouth County
Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia
For the ship built in Yarmouth County, see County of YarmouthYarmouth County is a rural county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It has both traditional Anglo-Scottish and Acadian French culture as well as significant inland wilderness areas, including over 365 lakes and several major rivers...
, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
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The district forms the western part of Yarmouth County and uses the legal name The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. It is one of three municipal units in the county, the other two being the town of Yarmouth
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Yarmouth is a town and fishing port located on the Gulf of Maine in rural southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the shire town of Yarmouth County. The town is located in the heart of the world's largest lobster fishing grounds and has Canada's highest lobster catch.- History :The townsite may...
and the Argyle municipal district.
Demographics
Population trend| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 10,304 | 1.5% |
| Adjustment | 10,466 | 0.1% |
| 2001 | 10,476 | 2.3% |
| 1996 | 10,722 | 1.0% |
| 1991 | 10,827 | N/A |
Mother tongue language (2006)
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,155 | 89.89% |
| French only | 845 | 8.30% |
| Other languages | 135 | 1.32% |
| Both English and French | 50 | 0.49% |
Ethnic Groups (2006)
| Race | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,050 | 98.67% |
| Black | 90 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.29% |
Education:
- No certificate, diploma or degree: 35.32%
- High school certificate: 18.16%
- Apprenticeship or trade certificate or diploma: 13.43%
- Community college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma: 20.06%
- University certificate or diploma: 12.96%
Unemployment rate:
- 10.9%
Average house value:
- $141,461
Communities
Communities include:- ArcadiaArcadia, Nova ScotiaArcadia is a small community in Nova Scotia, Canada. It was originally known as "Upper Chebogue" but the change to Arcadia was made in 1863. While the word itself may be traced back to the native name for a land of peace and contentment, the place name was suggested by the ship "Arcadia" that was...
- Brazil LakeBrazil Lake, Nova ScotiaBrazil Lake is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County ....
- BrentonBrenton, Nova ScotiaBrenton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District on Nova Scotia Trunk 1....
- BrooklynBrooklyn, Yarmouth County, Nova ScotiaBrooklyn, Nova Scotia is a village in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia located approximately 1 km north of the town of Yarmouth....
- CanaanCanaan, Yarmouth County, Nova ScotiaCanaan is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth ....
- Cape ForchuCape Forchu, Nova ScotiaCape Forchu is a Canadian fishing community and headland of the same name in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia.During the 17th and 18th centuries, fishing, water transportation and trade were essential to everyday life in Cape Forchu...
- CarletonCarleton, Nova ScotiaCarleton is a small community located in the Municipal District of Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located approximately 26 kilometers northeast of the town of Yarmouth....
- ChegogginChegoggin, Nova ScotiaChegoggin is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County ....
- ChebogueChebogue, Nova ScotiaChebogue is a small fishing village located in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. Farming and fishing are the two main resources in the area.-History:...
- Chebogue PointChebogue Point, Nova ScotiaChebogue Point is a peninsula and community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County ....
- Crowell Point
- Darlings LakeDarlings Lake, Nova ScotiaDarlings Lake is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County ....
- DaytonDayton, Nova ScotiaDayton is a Canadian community in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia....
- DeerfieldDeerfield, Nova ScotiaDeerfield is a Canadian rural community located in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia.It is administratively part of the Municipal District of Yarmouth....
- Forest GlenForest Glen, Nova ScotiaForest Glen is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth ....
- Gardner's MillGardner's Mill, Nova ScotiaGardner's Mill is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County ....
- GaveltonGavelton, Nova ScotiaGavelton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County .-References:*...
- GlenwoodGlenwood, Nova ScotiaGlenwood is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipalite Argyle Municipality in Yarmouth County....
- GreenvilleGreenville, Nova ScotiaGreenville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County .-References:*...
- HebronHebron, Nova ScotiaHebron is an unincorporated community in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia Canada. The community is the location of Maple Grove Education Centre....
- IretonIreton, Nova ScotiaIreton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County .-References:*...
- John's CoveJohn's Cove, Nova ScotiaJohn's Cove is a small Canadian fishing village and a beach located on the Cape Forchu peninsula in the Municipality of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The beach is located inside Yarmouth Harbour and the CAT Ferry can be seen arriving and departing Yarmouth Harbour. John's Cove is located 4 kilometers away...
- Kelley's CoveKelley's Cove, Nova ScotiaKelley's Cove is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County . It was named for Captain James Kelley, an early settler of the area, who arrived from Massachusetts in 1765.-References:...
- KemptvilleKemptville, Nova ScotiaKemptville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District and Yarmouth County. It was home of local celebrity Tyler Messervey. It is located approximately 38 kilometers northeast of the town of Yarmouth....
- Lake AnnisLake Annis, Nova ScotiaLake Annis is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County .-References:*...
- Lake GeorgeLake George, Yarmouth County, Nova ScotiaLake George is a Canadian rural community located in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia.-See also:* Royal eponyms in Canada...
- Little River HarbourLittle River Harbour, Nova ScotiaLittle River Harbour is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County.It is the birthplace of the Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever....
- MelbourneMelbourne, Nova ScotiaMelbourne is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth ....
- Morris IslandMorris Island, Nova ScotiaMorris Island is a island in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District ....
- NorwoodNorwood, Nova ScotiaNorwood is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County ....
- OvertonOverton, Nova ScotiaOverton, Nova Scotia is a fishing village in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, located approximately northwest of the town of Yarmouth....
- PembrokePembroke, Yarmouth County, Nova ScotiaPembroke is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth ....
- Pinkney's PointPinkney's Point, Nova ScotiaPinkney's Point is a small Canadian fishing community located in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. It is almost an island but is connected by a 2 km stretch of road winding through large salt water marshes. It is a symbol of isolation in Nova Scotia as there are no services along the road or in the...
- Pleasant LakePleasant Lake, Nova ScotiaPleasant Lake is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County ....
- Pleasant ValleyPleasant Valley, Yarmouth, Nova ScotiaPleasant Valley is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth ....
- Port MaitlandPort Maitland, Nova ScotiaPort Maitland is a small community in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is near the town of Yarmouth, and very near to the community of Beaver River. Salmon River also very nearby, lies within Digby County...
- QuinanQuinan, Nova ScotiaQuinan, is a small French Acadian village in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, about 20 minutes inland from the town of Yarmouth and has approximately 320 inhabitants. This village is named after Father John J. Quinan, of Irish descent, who served as parish priest from 1860 - 1867...
- RaynardtonRaynardton, Nova ScotiaRaynardton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County ....
- Robert's IslandRobert's Island, Nova ScotiaRoberts Island, is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County ....
- RockvilleRockville, Nova ScotiaRockville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County ....
- Sand BeachSand Beach, Nova ScotiaSand Beach is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County ....
- SandfordSandford, Nova ScotiaSandford is a small fishing community located in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada.-History:Sandford has been a popular fishing spot for the last hundred years. It is home to the world's smallest operating drawbridge...
- Short BeachShort Beach, Nova ScotiaShort Beach is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District in Yarmouth County ....
- South CanaanSouth Canaan, Nova ScotiaSouth Canaan is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth ....
- South OhioSouth Ohio, Nova ScotiaSouth Ohio is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth ....
- SummervilleSummerville, Yarmouth County, Nova ScotiaSummerville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth ....
- Surette's IslandSurette's Island, Nova ScotiaSurette's Island is an island in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District . Surette's Island is connected to mainland Nova Scotia by the Indian Sluice Point Bridge on Nova Scotia Route 308....
- WellingtonWellington,Yarmouth, Nova ScotiaWellington is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth .-References:*...
- WoodstockWoodstock, Nova ScotiaWoodstock is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth ....
- Yarmouth Bar