Category: Special Events

We are very excited to announce the special award winners being honored at this year’s Yarmouth County Athletic Awards. Congratulations to all our athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and community supporters.

1) 2019 Yarmouth County Coach of the Year Sponsored by the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth

 Presented to: Jeff Gates for time and dedication to Yarmouth County sport teams.

2) 2019 Yarmouth County Coach of the Year Sponsored by the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth

Presented to: Leah Muise for time and dedication to baseball and soccer.

3) 2019 Yarmouth County Official of the Year Sponsored by the Town of Yarmouth

 Presented to: Calvin Smith for time and dedication to local basketball.

4) 2019 Yarmouth County Athlete of the Year Sponsored by Tim Hortons

Presented to: Lindsey Minard for excellence in Hockey.

5) 2019 Yarmouth County Athlete of the Year Sponsored by Tim Hortons

 Presented to: Matt Barron for excellence in Hockey.

6) 2019 Yarmouth County Youth Athlete of the Year Sponsored by Tim Hortons

 Presented to: Blake Newell for excellence in Baseball & Hockey.

7) 2019 Yarmouth County Youth Athlete of the Year Sponsored by Tim Hortons

Presented to: Megan d’Entremont for excellence in various sports.

8) 2019 Yarmouth County Fair Play Award

Sponsored by the Municipality of the District of Argyle

 Presented to: Marcel Doucette for demonstrating fair play when coaching hockey.

9) 2019 Yarmouth County Fair Play Award

 Sponsored by the Municipality of the District of Argyle

 Presented to: Andrea Doucette for demonstrating fair play when coaching and volunteering with Volleyball.

10) 2019 Yarmouth County Sport Volunteer Award Sponsored by Tusket Sales & Service

 Presented to: Adam Churchill for time and dedication to Yarmouth County Minor Hockey.

11) 2019 Yarmouth County Sport Volunteer Award Sponsored by Tusket Sales & Service

 Presented to: Tina Comeau for your time and dedication to Yarmouth County sports.

Each year since 1976, coaches, athletes, sport volunteers and officials have been recognized for their outstanding achievements at our annual Yarmouth County Athletic Awards. Yarmouth County athletes, volunteers, coaches, officials and teams that have attained a provincial title in a sport or who have distinguished themselves in a specific sport at the University, College, Atlantic, or National level. The 43^rd annual Yarmouth County Athletic Awards will be held on November 29^th at  École secondaire de Par-en-Bas and is a joint event of Argyle and Yarmouth Recreation.

You are all invited to the annual Yarmouth Area Christmas Tree Lighting!

This annual event has been the kick-off to the holiday season in Yarmouth for many years! This joint event of the Town and Municipality of Yarmouth takes place every year on the Friday evening before the Yarmouth Christmas Parade (This year the Yarmouth Candy Cane Festival!) and is a celebration for all!

The Yarmouth Tree Lighting will be held on November 22nd at Yarmouth Town Hall. The ceremony will start at 6 pm with a few words of welcome and hope for a peaceful and happy season. People will take part in caroling, enjoy hot chocolate and stroll through our beautiful Frost Park. We hope you can join us! We may even have a visit from Santa!

All parents and children are invited to come to our 15th Annual Jack-o-Lantern Parade on Monday, Oct. 28^th,  2019.  This is a walking parade! We will gather at 6:15 pm at the Visitor Info Centre on Main Street. Dress up and bring your flashlights, jack-o-lanterns (non-motorized wagons are permitted) and join us for an evening of fun while getting some physical activity!

Family Prize Packs for MOST SPookTACULAR!!!

Participants will start at the Tourist Bureau and walk down Main Street, to end at the Rodd Grand Hotel. A HUGE thank you to the Grand management and staff for providing an indoor space to celebrate!

Following the parade there will be hot apple cider, treats for children, music and award presentations! Parents must accompany children & we encourage everyone to wear light colored clothes for safety.

On July 24^th from 9:00am – 4:00pm at Milo Boathouse we will be hosting an event for girls ages 11-15. Girls on the Move is a packed full day of activities and opportunities such as archery, kayaking and Geocaching clue and even more. Cost is $15 and spaces are limited. Please call 902-742-8868 to register.

Girls Day out is for girls ages 7-10 at the Milo Boathouse on July 16^th from 9:00am till 4:00pm. Spend the day doing fun activities with others your age. It will be a day packed full of fun starting with Yoga put on by Super Nova Power Yoga, to dancing with waves of confetti, to swimming and more! Cost is $15 for the day. Bring a lunch, swim stuff, change of clothes, sunscreen and water. Call Yarmouth Recreation at 902-742-8868 to register.

July 16^th, 2019 from 9:00am – 4:00pm at Milo Boathouse

Ages (7-10)

15$