Yarmouth County Recreation Fun Map

Looking for something to do outside? You’re in the right place.

The Yarmouth County Outdoor Fun Map is your guide to exploring more than 100 parks, trails, beaches, and recreation spaces across the region. Whether you’re planning a family outing, heading out on your own, or just looking to enjoy some fresh air, the map helps you find great spots nearby.

The map is live and easy to use. Click on any location to learn more, or use the legend to filter by category and find exactly what you’re in the mood for. From playgrounds and green spaces to kayak launches and scenic coastal views, there’s something for everyone.

This resource is built for all ages and interests—families, youth, visitors, and locals alike. There’s no right way to use it. Just pick a place and go explore.

What you’ll find on the map

• Parks and green spaces
• Playgrounds
• Walking and hiking trails
• Beaches and coastal access points
• Kayak and boat launches
• Outdoor activity spaces and more

New locations are added regularly, so check back often as the map continues to grow.

Accessibility

We want everyone to feel welcome and able to enjoy outdoor spaces across Yarmouth County.

Many locations on the map include accessibility features such as paved or well-maintained trails, accessible parking, and inclusive playgrounds. Where available, these details are included in each location’s description.

Accessibility equipment is also available for loan within Yarmouth County. This includes Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchairs for trails and beach wheelchairs designed to improve access to shorelines and water. These resources can help make more spaces accessible to more people.

Outdoor conditions can vary depending on weather and seasons, so it’s always a good idea to plan ahead based on your needs.

If you have questions about accessibility at a specific location or need help finding a suitable spot or equipment, please contact your local recreation department. Staff are available to help you make the most of your time outdoors.

We’re always working to improve. If you notice missing accessibility information or have suggestions, we welcome your feedback.

Questions or Updates

If you have questions about a location or notice something that needs to be updated, please contact:

Municipality of the District of Argyle
📞 902-648-3379

Yarmouth (Town & Municipality of the District of Yarmouth)
📞 902-742-8868

Grab a friend, bring the family, or head out on your own, there’s plenty to explore right here in Yarmouth County.

Argyle Recreation Commission Members

 Meet our Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) Members

The Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) consists of representatives of the Municipal districts, who advise the recreation staff on matters that affect the Recreation Department.

The mandate of the Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) is to enhance the quality of life for citizens through the development of recreation opportunities, education, community development, leadership development, planning, facility development, and recreation services, utilizing available resources

	Matt O'Connell Representing: District 1 (Councilor Malcolm Madden) Abram's River, Belleville North, Eel Brook, Gavelton, Pleasant Lake, Rocco Point, Ste. Anne du Ruisseau, Tusket
Jill-Marie Jacquard Representing: District 2 (Councilor Ted Saulnier) Plymouth, Upper Wedgeport, Wedgeport, Little River Harbor, Comeau's Hill
	Lise Newell Representing: District 3 (Councilor Gordon Boudreau) Lower Wedgeport, Wedgeport
Yvette LeBlanc Representing: District 4 (Councilor Greg Foster) Amirault's Hill, Hubbard's Point, Morris Island, Sluice Point, Surette's Island Additional Representation: Inclusion Representative
	Shawn Muise Representing: District 5 (Councilor Nicole Albright) Bell Neck, Belleville, Belleville North, Belleville South, East Kemptville, East Quinan, North Kemptville, Quinan, South Quinan, Springhaven
Blake Sandham Representing: District 6 (Councilor Darryl LeBlanc) Glenwood, Robert's Island, the Argyles
	Vicky Belliveau Representing: District 7 (Councilor Kathy Bourque) Pubnico Head, East Pubnico
Edith d'Entremont Representing: District 8 (Councilor Glenn Diggdon) West Pubnico, a portion of Middle West Pubnico
	Mariette d'Entremont Representing: District 9 (Councilor Racheal Surette) West Pubnico, a portion of Middle West Pubnico
Nicole Albright School Board Representative:  Tri-County Regional Center for Education

Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) Members

 Meet our Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) Members

The Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) consists of representatives of the Municipal districts, who advise the recreation staff on matters that affect the Recreation Department.

The mandate of the Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) is to enhance the quality of life for citizens through the development of recreation opportunities, education, community development, leadership development, planning, facility development, and recreation services, utilizing available resources

	Matt O'Connell Representing: District 1 (Councilor Malcolm Madden) Abram's River, Belleville North, Eel Brook, Gavelton, Pleasant Lake, Rocco Point, Ste. Anne du Ruisseau, Tusket
Jill-Marie Jacquard Representing: District 2 (Councilor Ted Saulnier) Comeau's Hill, Little River Harbour, Melbourne, Plymouth, Upper Wedgeport
	Phil Cottreau Representing: District 3 (Councilor Gordon Boudreau) Lower Wedgeport, Wedgeport Additional Representation:  School Board Representative (Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial)
Yvette LeBlanc Representing: District 4 (Councilor Greg Foster) Amirault's Hill, Hubbard's Point, Morris Island, Sluice Point, Surette's Island Additional Representation: Inclusion Representative
	No Representative for District 5 Representing: District 5 (Councilor Nicole Albright) Bell Neck, Belleville, Belleville North, Belleville South, East Kemptville, East Quinan, North Kemptville, Quinan, South Quinan, Springhaven
Darryl LeBlanc Representing: District 6 (Councilor Darryl LeBlanc) Argyle, Argyle Head, Argyle Sound, Central Argyle, Glenwood, Lower Argyle, Pubnico, Roberts Island, West Pubnico
	Vicky Belliveau Representing: District 7 (Councilor Kathy Bourque) Argyle Sound, East Pubnico, Lower East Pubnico, Middle East Pubnico, Pubnico, West Pubnico
Edith d'Entremont Representing: District 8 (Councilor Glenn Diggdon) West Pubnico, a portion of Middle West Pubnico
	Mariette d'Entremont Representing: District 9 (Councilor Racheal Surette) Lower West Pubnico, a portion of Middle West Pubnico
Nicole Albright School Board Representative:  Tri-County Regional Center for Education
	Celine Cottreau Youth Representative

Vision / Mission

Active Living focuses on creating and supporting opportunities for people, groups, and organizations to become more physically active. Active Transportation plays a major role in active living. Biking, walking, the use of our trails system is one way of increasing our physical activity and using our natural resources. Canoeing and Kayaking are also forms of active transportation.

The Municipality of Argyle’s Active Living focus is to increase the levels of physical activity of the residents of the Municipality by building active communities. The Physical Activity Coordinator will support and foster, leadership development, physical activity programs, indoor and outdoor facilities as well as promote Active Transportation.

Vision “The residents of the Municipality of Argyle are the healthiest individuals in Nova Scotia.”

Mission “Create environments, policies, and programs that support residents in making healthy lifestyle changes.”

55+ Programs

The Argyle Recreation department provides recreational and other related programs and services which meet the community's needs, with special consideration for seniors. See our calendar of events for more details or follow our Municipal Facebook page. Some of the programs or events that have gone on in the past are:

• 55+ Social
• 55+ Games
• 55+ Ice Cream Social
• 55+ Bus Tours
• 55+ Tusket Island Tour
• 55+ Expo
• 55+ Christmas Tea Party 

The Argyle Recreation Department has conducted a needs assessment with the senior groups and will be developing new programs and events based on the response to the survey.

Argyle Minor Baseball

Argyle Recreation offers a minor baseball program for ages 5 to 15, which includes the following divisions.

• U7 – Ball School – (No games) Coaches will work on basic baseball fundamentals. Usually, one practice a week for 45 minutes
• U9 – Rookie Ball - One practice or game per week. Teams will be using pitching machines to play games
• U11- Mosquito – One practice or game per week
• U13 – Peewee – One or two practice(s)/game(s)per week
• U15 – Bantam – One or two game(s) or practice(s) per week (This division uses wooden bats)

The registration cost will vary for each division. Players are asked to bring their own helmet, glove and cleats. However, many at the higher level bring their own bat. Teams may travel from Shelburne to Yarmouth to Weymouth to play games. It will all depend on how many are teams are in each minor baseball associations

Argyle Minor baseball is always recruiting for coaches and umpires so if you are interested, please contact the Argyle Recreation at 902-648-3379.

Summer Day Camps

The Municipality of Argyle Recreation Department strives to provide a safe, fun and quality program that involves a balance of activities that suit the participants’ ages, interests and abilities. The Recreation Department is committed to offering each camper a safe and fun summer experience. Day Camp provides the opportunity for campers to laugh, learn, form new friendships and create memories that last a lifetime!

2022 Day Camp locations are:

1. Plymouth School
2. École Pubnico-Ouest
3. École secondaire de Par-en-Bas

• The cost is $20 per day per child.
• Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
• Registration is on a daily basis. Registrations are accepted at the Day Camp location or at the Recreation Department. If someone wishes to register for more than one day at a time, that is ok, however, there is a NO refund policy.
• Day Camp Newsletters are created for each camp indicating what the theme of the day is. This allows children to decide whether the day may be of interest to them.
• Income tax receipts are provided upon request from the Recreation Department.

To register, click on the following links:

• PEB (Tusket) Day Camp - Register Here
• Plymouth Day Camp - Register Here
• Pubnico Day Camp - Register Here

Summer Day Camp Newsletters / Calendar of Events

• PEB (Tusket) Day Camp Newsletter / Daily Calendar
• Plymouth Day Camp Newsletter / Daily Calendar
• Pubnico Day Camp Newsletter / Daily Calendar