“About 15 years ago, downtown died because of Starr’s Road. That’s the main street now of Yarmouth. That’s where all the malls are, that’s where all the eateries are.” – Fran Crowell, Yarmouth, NS

“The mothers would gather and say, ‘Let’s go down and meet the boat!’ We’d go down to the wharf, it was always packed, and there was always a band. It was a celebration.” – Tootsie Emin, Yarmouth, NS

“My clientele after 36 years is getting old. This is a family-type restaurant. Where are the families? They’re out west.” – Allan Young, Annapolis Royal, NS