Amherst, Nova Scotia Attractions
30km (19mi) or so beyond Springhill the pleasantly green city of Amherst stands at the "gateway" to Nova Scotia. Amherst evolved from a former Acadian settlement founded in the 17th C beside a Micmac Indian village. When English-speaking colonists took over in 1760 it was renamed after Baron Amherst, the British general who captured Montréal in that year and later became Governor of the U.S. state of Virginia.
Today Amherst is a lively industrial town (e.g agricultural machinery, railway).
One of the architectural highlights of Amherst is the old First Baptist Church.
Today Amherst is a lively industrial town (e.g agricultural machinery, railway).
One of the architectural highlights of Amherst is the old First Baptist Church.
Cumberland County Museum
The Cumberland County Museum is located in the former home of Robert Barry Dickey, Father of Confederation, and features displays and information on the cultural, industrial, and social history of Cumberland County. Also featured are fine art pieces by local artists.
Cumberland County Museum
150 Church Street
Amherst, NS B4H3C4
Canada
150 Church Street
Amherst, NS B4H3C4
Canada
Phone 1 (902) 667-2561
Fax 1 (902) 667-0996
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
