Hello From Nova Scotia - Part 10 - Victorian Heritage In Yarmouth
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Hello From Nova Scotia - Part 10: Victorian Heritage in Yarmouth
As another exhilarating day in Nova Scotia wound down, I reflected on the journey that began with an early interview with Patrick Redgrave, the owner of Garrison House B&B in Annapolis Royal. My travels took me from an enlightening visit to the Bear River First Nations Cultural and Heritage Center, along the scenic Evangeline Trail with a pit stop in Digby, through the charming Acadian communities of Clare County, and finally to a quick peek at the distinctive Yarmouth Lighthouse. At last, I reached Yarmouth, a quaint town of about 8,000 nestled at Nova Scotia’s southwestern tip.
Despite the fog and imminent rain from the Atlantic, I managed to navigate coastal roads and causeways into town and locate the tourist information center on Main Street. Although it was closed, the outside map guided me to my home for the night: the historic MacKinnon-Cann Inn.
Upon arrival at Willow Street, I parked in the gravel courtyard behind the grand mansion and was warmly greeted by Neil Hisgen and Michael Tavares, the co-owners. Neil kindly helped me carry my suitcase to my beautifully decorated room. Each of the seven guestrooms at the inn is themed after a different decade of the 20th century, from the 1900s to the 1960s.
Michael, in paint-speckled jeans and a casual cap, had just taken a break from restoring a neighboring Victorian house. Both he and Neil hail from the United States and own several Victorian properties in Yarmouth. Their passion for restoration was infectious, and Michael promised a detailed discussion the next day about their restoration projects.
As a travel writer with a keen interest in real estate and heritage architecture, I was thrilled when Michael offered to sketch a map for a walking tour of Yarmouth’s Collins Heritage District. This area boasts a rich concentration of restored Victorian homes. Strolling down streets with names like Collins, Clements, and Willow, I admired the ornate features such as widow’s walks and intricately carved verandas and windows.
After my architectural exploration, I headed to Main Street, bustling with business offices, shops, and eateries. Yarmouth, once a shipbuilding powerhouse during the Golden Age of Sail, continues to be a hub for the fishing industry, with tourism growing steadily.
Yarmouth serves a local community of approximately 70,000 across Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne counties. One of its key attractions is the ferry service to Bar Harbor and Portland, Maine. Known as "The Cat," it's North America's largest catamaran, offering swift connections to Maine.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Yarmouth offers hiking, fishing, and seafaring adventures. Culture buffs can enjoy music, theater, crafts, and explore museums like the Yarmouth County Historical Museum, enriched by galleries and historic architecture.
After a long, thrilling day, I returned to the welcoming MacKinnon-Cann Inn. Relaxing in my elegant room, I watched TV and enjoyed the high-speed internet, preparing for another exciting day on my Nova Scotia adventure?"a trip along the Lighthouse Trail to the historic town and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg.
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