Chrome, Coastlines & a Sea-Bound Song | October 3–4
The first weekend of October is arriving with just enough autumn colour to make even familiar roads feel worth exploring again.
Saturday should be mostly sunny, breezy and around 18°C—ideal for an island drive or waterfront walk with a light jacket. Sunday will be cloudier but similarly mild, creating the perfect atmosphere for an afternoon of music in one of Yarmouth’s beautiful old churches.
Begin with something local
The Yarmouth Farmers’ Community Market is open Saturday from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at 15 Hawthorne Street.
Inside, you will find seasonal produce, seafood, baking, preserves, prepared food and locally handmade goods. Admission is free, with purchases priced by the individual vendors.
Plan your market visit
October market mornings have their own cosy rhythm—something fresh for the table, something handmade and usually a familiar face or two.
Follow the road to Surette’s Island
The Island Show & Shine takes place Saturday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Surette’s Island Community Centre, 1402 Highway 308.
Classic cars, hot rods and trucks will gather for a People’s Choice award and three gift-card draws. Cars may begin arriving at 9 a.m., while the Island Diner will have food available for purchase with a 1950s-and-’60s theme.
A public-admission price is not listed, so bring a little cash for food or any on-site fundraising.
See the current Show & Shine details
Classic cars, comfort food and island hospitality—this is the kind of small-community Saturday that makes a side road worth following.
Walk where the town meets the harbour
For a quieter outing, begin near 211 Water Street and follow the Yarmouth Waterfront Trail toward Bunker Island.
The free route passes wharves, interpretive panels, heritage landmarks and working-harbour views before continuing along the causeway toward the Bug Light. The complete walk is approximately five kilometres and takes about 55 minutes one way, but it is easy to turn back whenever you are ready.
Remember that the road beyond the end of the causeway is private property.
Explore the Yarmouth Waterfront Trail
The waterfront is more than a pretty view. It is where Yarmouth’s seafaring history and everyday working life continue to meet.
Try something sweet and unexpected
A hands-on French Macaron Workshop is being held Saturday from 1–4 p.m. in the Beacon United Church Kitchen, 25 Beacon Street.
Participants will learn macaron-making techniques and prepare Swiss meringue buttercream for the filling. The workshop costs $90 per person, is suitable for ages 14 and older and is limited to 12 participants.
Advance registration is required through the contact information on the event page.
See the workshop and registration details
This is also the strongest indoor option if the breeze feels chillier than expected.
End the weekend with a song from the coast
The Yarmouth Chamber Music Festival concludes Sunday from 3–5:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 61 William Street.
The finale features works by Haydn, Shostakovich and Brahms, along with the world première of Gary Ewer’s Songs From the Sea-Bound Coast. The new piece will be performed by Yarmouth’s Aurora Singers and a string quartet, followed by a reception in the parish hall.
Admission is pay-what-you-can, with $5, $20 and $40 ticket options.
Find concert information and tickets
A new piece inspired by our sea-bound coast feels like a beautiful way to celebrate both local creativity and the landscape we call home.
Whether you spend the weekend admiring polished chrome, learning something new or simply watching the boats from the waterfront, October offers its own reasons to slow down and appreciate this place. Sometimes the most memorable weekends are a mixture of one planned stop and one road followed simply because it looked inviting.
Planning note: The 2026 Shag Harbour UFO XPO has been cancelled. Some older regional calendars still show it running October 2–4, but the event’s official website now displays the cancellation.Shorelines & Side Roads
Chrome, Coastlines & a Sea-Bound Song | October 3–4
The first weekend of October is arriving with just enough autumn colour to make even familiar roads feel worth exploring again.
Saturday should be mostly sunny, breezy and around 18°C—ideal for an island drive or waterfront walk with a light jacket. Sunday will be cloudier but similarly mild, creating the perfect atmosphere for an afternoon of music in one of Yarmouth’s beautiful old churches.
Begin with something local
The Yarmouth Farmers’ Community Market is open Saturday from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at 15 Hawthorne Street.
Inside, you will find seasonal produce, seafood, baking, preserves, prepared food and locally handmade goods. Admission is free, with purchases priced by the individual vendors.
Plan your market visit
October market mornings have their own cosy rhythm—something fresh for the table, something handmade and usually a familiar face or two.
Follow the road to Surette’s Island
The Island Show & Shine takes place Saturday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Surette’s Island Community Centre, 1402 Highway 308.
Classic cars, hot rods and trucks will gather for a People’s Choice award and three gift-card draws. Cars may begin arriving at 9 a.m., while the Island Diner will have food available for purchase with a 1950s-and-’60s theme.
A public-admission price is not listed, so bring a little cash for food or any on-site fundraising.
See the current Show & Shine details
Classic cars, comfort food and island hospitality—this is the kind of small-community Saturday that makes a side road worth following.
Walk where the town meets the harbour
For a quieter outing, begin near 211 Water Street and follow the Yarmouth Waterfront Trail toward Bunker Island.
The free route passes wharves, interpretive panels, heritage landmarks and working-harbour views before continuing along the causeway toward the Bug Light. The complete walk is approximately five kilometres and takes about 55 minutes one way, but it is easy to turn back whenever you are ready.
Remember that the road beyond the end of the causeway is private property.
Explore the Yarmouth Waterfront Trail
The waterfront is more than a pretty view. It is where Yarmouth’s seafaring history and everyday working life continue to meet.
Try something sweet and unexpected
A hands-on French Macaron Workshop is being held Saturday from 1–4 p.m. in the Beacon United Church Kitchen, 25 Beacon Street.
Participants will learn macaron-making techniques and prepare Swiss meringue buttercream for the filling. The workshop costs $90 per person, is suitable for ages 14 and older and is limited to 12 participants.
Advance registration is required through the contact information on the event page.
See the workshop and registration details
This is also the strongest indoor option if the breeze feels chillier than expected.
End the weekend with a song from the coast
The Yarmouth Chamber Music Festival concludes Sunday from 3–5:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 61 William Street.
The finale features works by Haydn, Shostakovich and Brahms, along with the world première of Gary Ewer’s Songs From the Sea-Bound Coast. The new piece will be performed by Yarmouth’s Aurora Singers and a string quartet, followed by a reception in the parish hall.
Admission is pay-what-you-can, with $5, $20 and $40 ticket options.
Find concert information and tickets
A new piece inspired by our sea-bound coast feels like a beautiful way to celebrate both local creativity and the landscape we call home.
Whether you spend the weekend admiring polished chrome, learning something new or simply watching the boats from the waterfront, October offers its own reasons to slow down and appreciate this place. Sometimes the most memorable weekends are a mixture of one planned stop and one road followed simply because it looked inviting.
Until next week…
