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WELCOME TO

W. Laurence Sweeney
Fisheries Museum

(902) 742-3457

About

W. Laurence Sweeney

History

Gallery

history of Yarmouth's Fishing Industry

The museum houses a collection of artifacts from companies owned by the late W. Laurence Sweeney as well as information Yarmouth's marine heritage. These objects provide a glimpse into the history of Yarmouth's fishing and freight industry. The fisheries museum contains seven reproduced buildings, an 18.5-m (60-ft) replica coastal freighter and a 30-m (100-ft) wharf, which allows visitors to experience a historical waterfront from the 20th century.

   Learn the Story of the Men and Women of Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Limited, of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia


Contact Us

Phone

(902) 742-3457

Email

sweeneyfisheriesmuseum@townofyarmouth.ca   

Hours of Operation
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

(May 24th ~ October 6th, 2023)

 Address
112 Water Street
Yarmouth, NS, B5A 1L5