The YMCA of Yarmouth's Story

This swimming badge is more than 20 years old.  It is a symbol of the role that the Yarmouth YMCA plays in water safety and drowning prevention in our community – a fishing port in rural southwestern Nova Scotia.  Yarmouth is in the heart of the world’s largest lobster fishing grounds and has Canada’s highest lobster catch. 

Over four decades, we have operated the only indoor pool and have taught every child in the town and surrounding communities to swim in partnership with the school board.  Not only do we teach skills but our philosophy of youth leadership development has built community leadership capacity.

This badge symbolizes the achievements of young people, our community and our YMCA.