Located at the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia, the Municipality of Yarmouth is well situated for international trade and business. With a rich maritime heritage, our hardworking community is committed to supporting local industries and businesses. This dedication makes Southwest Nova Scotia a welcoming and effective global trading hub.
With a fully operational international airport, a seasonal ferry from Yarmouth to Maine, and being the point of intersection for highways 101 and 103, the Municipality of Yarmouth lives up to its motto: "Truly Connected". The District has a 100+ acre business park, is home to seven commercial wharves in support of Atlantic Canada's largest fishing fleet, and has flexible zoning to allow for agriculture to flourish.
The lifestyle in this region is second to none, featuring abundant wildlife, rivers and lakes, pristine beaches, parks and trails, as well as cultural and sporting events. It's simply a great place to live and operate a business.
We are truly connected!
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Canada
First in G7 for overall business cost competitiveness. Second in countries with the lowest business costs.
Nova Scotia
Proximity to North America and conduct business in Europe and the West Coast all in the same work day.
Recent completion of the Rural Internet project provides high speed internet service to more than 95% of civic addresses.
South West Nova Scotia
Ranked #1 compared to closest competitors in terms of labour availability with 11.1% bilingual workforce.
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Low land prices and low commercial tax rate.
Nova West Regional Business Park
Zoned and serviced lots with flexibility to host a wide variety of industries. Commercial Development District Tax rebate on new builds or renovations over $100,000. Click here for more information and to apply. (Forms to apply can be found at the end of the bylaw.)
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Community and Economic Development Officer
Mark Blinn, M.B.A, M.S.C.S
W: 902-742-7159
C: 902-307-3492
Western Regional Enterprise Network
The Western Regional Enterprise Network (WREN) is comprised of seven municipal units in southwestern Nova Scotia, including the Municipality of Yarmouth. Click on the following link to go directly to the WREN website.
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View our Infrastructure & Industry section to see if there is a "good fit" for your company's business model. While you're at it, check out our 100+ acre Nova West Regional Business Park, equipped with fully serviced lots and zoned commercial/industrial.
For more information, check out the "Why Invest in Western NS" and "WREN Newcomers Welcome guide."
Municipal Planning Strategy
A Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) is a legal document which, once approved, has the status of law in a municipality. This document guides the implementation of the municipality's vision for future development and its strategy for managing challenges such as social and economic issues. Click on the following link for the Municipality of Yarmouth pdf Municipal Planning Strategy .
Zoning Maps
Click on the following link to view the Municipality of Yarmouth's most current pdf Zoning Maps . Please be advised that the municipality does have a process in place to request a change in zoning.
