At a Glance
- Population of 10,067.
- Labour force of over 5600.
- Median household income is $68,500.
- 53.1% of the labour force has a post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree.
- Over 220 registered business establishments are associated with the fishing, processing and wholesale operations.
- There is a high quality of life and low cost of living.
- Median value of a home is $180,000.
Transportation & Logistics
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. Take advantage of this opportunity and set up your business in our Nova West Regional Business Park.
Yarmouth International Airport
The Yarmouth International Airport (CYQI) is fully operational with over 1000 aircraft movements a year. It boasts two runways, one 5,000 and the other 6,000 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 CYQI? Give us a call at 902-307-3492!
Ferry & Wharves
The Nova Scotia - USA ferry operates from Yarmouth between May and October. The Nova Scotia - New Brunswick ferry operates from Digby (45 minutes north-east) year-round. The District contains 7 commercial wharves in support of Atlantic Canada's largest commercial fishing fleet.
Industry/Sectors
In the Municipality of Yarmouth, we capitalize on our natural resources. Lobster fishing is the area's top industry, and forestry continues in traditional ways and is expanding in the green economy. As well, fertile land and abundant sunlight result in ideal agricultural activities. Opportunities for value-added activities based on natural resources exist.
Call today for more information! 902-307-3492.
Well-established Sectors
Fishing
Finfish, mollusk, and lobster comprise the traditional catch. We are also home to some lesser-known species that have seen a recent surge in profitability.
Forestry
Foresty has been a mainstay of the region, which goes through renewed growth and reinvention every decade or two. Of particular promise are biofuel technologies and the addition of renewable forestry products in organic bio-digesters.
Farming
Food safety and security along with the desire for locally grown produce find our municipality well-suited to supply the greater Halifax Regional Municipality, and the world, with products in demand. With the consolidation of the poultry, hog and beef industries, we have an abundance of fallow land ideal for raising livestock. The recent South West Nova Scotia Temperature and Solar Radiation Study proves what the locals have known for years... we have the growing conditions and frost-free days necessary to be commercially competitive.
Sectors on the Rise
Green Energy
The Municipality, in conjunction with two other municipal units, recently installed two wind turbines within our boundaries. There is the opportunity to capitalize on this underserved sector of the economy and the municipality is always ready to consider partnering with both government and private sector partners to spur on this sector. To this end, the municipality has recently implemented the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program. The municipality provides financing for clean energy improvements to homeowners within the municipality. This has resulted in an increased call for certified PACE contractors. Are you able to provide these services? Call us today!
Tidal, solar, and biomass energy are all continued areas of interest for the municipality and we encourage their development, especially in our municipality.
Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Information communication technology continues to be a growing sector in the Nova Scotian economy. The Nova West Regional Business Park is home to a state-of-the-art contact center occupied by international cooperation who have found a favorable workforce and government programs, thereby making it beneficial for them to operate in our municipality. Recently, the province has partnered with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) and a handful of entrepreneurs to create IGNITE Labs, a think (and do) tank designed to give you all the support today's technology offers us.
Tourism
Natural beauty is all around the municipality. With 570 km of saltwater coastline and 520 km of lakefront, we are truly an ocean and cottage country playground! Coupled with the many tours and experiential offerings at your fingertips, visit the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Association [YASTA] website to begin your fun-filled journey along our shores.
Mining
Currently, there is a handful of mining companies that are prospecting in southwest Nova Scotia in the hopes of supplying the necessary raw materials for the telecommunication and electric vehicle market.
Services
Several areas have sewer and municipal water. Those areas not serviced by sewer or water are zoned for septic and well. Contact us for mapping details on those services. Three-phase power is common throughout the municipality. The Nova West Regional Business Park is fully serviced and has fibre op.
The Talent
With a labour force of over 36,000 people, we are home to the NSCC Burridge Campus and Dalhousie School of Nursing. We are also within 40 minutes of L’Université Sainte Anne, Nova Scotia’s only French university. Also easily accessible are the universities of Acadia, Dalhousie, Saint Mary’s, and Mount Saint Vincent. In addition, Nova Scotia is home to a broad range of technical colleges. Atlantic Canada is home to more post-secondary graduates per capita than the North American average.
