The Closing of Camp 60 - Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

October 30, 1945 – October 30, 2025

October 30, 2025, marks 80 years since the closure of Canadian Infantry Basic Training Centre No. 60, known locally as Camp 60, in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Though its operations ceased on October 30, 1945, the legacy of this wartime training ground continues to resonate through the stories of the men who trained there, and the community that supported them. Established during the Second World War, Camp 60 was part of Canada’s national mobilization effort. Thousands of recruits passed through its gates, undergoing rigorous infantry training before being posted to units across Canada and overseas. For many, Camp 60 was their first taste of military life, a place of discipline, endurance, and camaraderie. But Camp 60 was more than a military facility. It became woven into the fabric of Yarmouth’s wartime identity. Local families welcomed soldiers into their homes, dances were held at the Armoury, and the rhythms of military life shaped the town’s daily routine. Stories from Camp 60, from obstacle courses to friendships forged in barrack, remain part of Yarmouth’s living memory. Though its tenure was brief, Camp 60 helped shape a generation of Canadians who served with distinction. Today, we remember not just the closing of a camp, but the opening chapter of countless personal journeys that began on its parade grounds. Lest we forget. Explore images, articles, and stories about Camp 60 Camp 60 - Yarmouth and the War Years Tales From the Camp A story from Camp 60 - Kiss Me Through the Fence Selected Stories - Midnight Beer at Camp 60 Selected Stories – The Slingshot Selected Stories – The Invasion Ron Gaudet - Initial Training at Camp 60