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Amherst (/ ˈ æ m ɜːr s t / AM-urst) [4] is a town in northwestern Nova Scotia, Canada, located at the northeast end of the Cumberland Basin, an arm of the Bay of Fundy, and 22 km (14 mi) south of the Northumberland Strait.
Amherst is the perfect base for exploring two very distinct coastlines: the dramatic cliffs of the Bay of Fundy, home of the world's highest tides, and the sandy, warm water beaches of the Northumberland Shore.
The Amherst Stadium will be completely closed from August 9 to August 25, re-opening on August 26. This closure is necessary for the annual process of installing the ice surface for the season ahead. Read More
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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.
Sep 11, 2020 · Amherst, Nova Scotia, is located in the geographic centre of the Maritime provinces, and it is Cumberland County’s largest town. It’s full of beautiful sandstone buildings, unique artwork, museums, galleries and exciting dining and shopping opportunities.