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The Town of Amherst and the Municipality of Cumberland County are collaborating to ensure efficient use of municipal infrastructure and to support residential housing development today and in the Read More
Our Maritime hospitality, culture and heritage are celebrated all year long at our many festivals and events. Annual events include French Toast Fest, Winter Carnival, Canada Day Celebrations, Fibre Arts Festival, Esther Fest, holiday events and more! Dates and events are subject to change.
Amherst is the largest town in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia with a population of 9,800 and growing. Located approximately two hundred kilometres northwest of the provincial capital of Halifax, and three kilometres from the Nova Scotia / New Brunswick border, Amherst is positioned in the geographic.
Amherst is the largest town in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia with a population of 9,800 and growing. Located approximately two hundred kilometres northwest of the provincial capital of Halifax, and three kilometres from the Nova Scotia / New Brunswick border, Amherst is positioned in the geographic.
Amherst is an awesome small town with lots to see and do. Our downloadable map is a helpful tool to use when exploring around. Would you like a printed version?
Stroll past Canada's most magnificent collection of sandstone buildings and kick up your heels to live music. We're just a two-hour drive from Halifax, 90 minutes from Stanfield International Airport, an hour from Prince Edward Island and 40 minutes from Moncton, New Brunswick.
Amherst is steeped in history, and you can practically feel it the moment you enter town. From the impressive Victorian architecture and sandstone building facades to our historical monuments and exhibits, there’s a story to be discovered around every corner.
Amherst Police Department. The mission of the Amherst Police Department is to ensure safety and professional service to its citizens. This is done through dedication and accountability in partnership with our community.
The original Town of Amherst was established in 1764, two miles west of its present location following the Expulsion of the Acadians. New England settlers were invited to settle many communities along the shores of the Bay of Fundy.
Amherst is the largest town in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia with a population of 9,800 and growing. Located approximately two hundred kilometres northwest of the provincial capital of Halifax, and three kilometres from the Nova Scotia / New Brunswick border, Amherst is positioned in the geographic.
