Amherst, Nova Scotia - Wikipedia
WEBAmherst, Nova Scotia. Coordinates: 45°50′00″N 64°12′47″W. Amherst ( / ˈæmɜːrst / AM-urst) [3] 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 | Northumberland Shore | Tourism Nova Scotia
WEBJust a short drive to the south of the town is the Bay of Fundy, home of the world's highest tides, and the Northumberland Shore with its inviting warm water ocean beaches is to the northeast. Begin your Nova Scotia adventure in Amherst, an ideal jumping-off point to Your Ocean Playground!
Town of Amherst | Business - Amherst, Nova Scotia
WEBSolid Waste. Amherst is the largest town in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia with a population of 9,500 and growing. Located approximately two hundred kilometers northwest of the province capital Halifax, and three kilometers from Nova Scotia / New Brunswick Border, Amherst is positioned in the geographic center of the Maritime Provinces.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Amherst - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Amherst, Nova Scotia: See Tripadvisor's 2,525 traveler reviews and photos of Amherst tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Amherst. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
The Best things to do in Amherst, Nova Scotia - Roguetrippers
WEBSep 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 …
Historic Amherst | Visitors - Amherst, Nova Scotia
WEBNotice the emphasis on sandstone and brick, both locally produced and delightful detail which reflects the skilled craftsmanship prevalent in the 19th century. Historic Amherst. Amherst is the largest town in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia with a …
Amherst, Nova Scotia: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024 ...
WEBAmherst is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Nova Scotia Welcome Centre; Amherst Point Bird Sanctuary; Dayle's Grand Market; Amherst Farmers Market; Amherst Golf Club
Amherst (Nova Scotia) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBUnderstand [edit]. 1 Nova Scotia Welcome Centre, 90 Cumberland Loop (a few minutes' drive northwest of Amherst), ☏ +1 902 667-8429. (updated Mar 2024)History [edit]. The Micmac name for the area was Nemcheboogwek, meaning 'going up rising ground', in reference to the higher land to the east of the Tantramar Marshes.The Acadians who …
Amherst | On This Spot
WEBAmherst grew to become an important shipbuilding centre in the 19th Century, and was home to four of Canada's Fathers of Confederation. Its location at the narrow isthmus connecting Nova Scotia to the rest of Canada ensured that it would maintain its status as a major rail and transport hub into the 20th century.
Amherst | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBSep 24, 2012 · Amherst, NS, incorporated as a town in 1889, population 9717 (2011c), 9505 (2006c). The Town of Amherst is located near the border with New Brunswick, 15 km east of Sackville, NB. Settlement began in the 1830s, but it was not until shortly before WWI that Amherst became an important regional centre.
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