Amherst, Nova Scotia – CommunityOf

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Amherst, Nova Scotia is a historic industrial town at the New Brunswick border, often called the “gateway to Nova Scotia.”

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Communities under AMHERST

Amherst
East Amherst
Upper Nappan

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🔴 Emergency – Call 911

For police, fire, or medical emergencies.
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🏥 Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

Located on the outskirts of Amherst
PH: 902-667-3361
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🚓 Amherst Police

21 Havelock St
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Non-Emergency
PH: 902-667-7227

🏛️ Town of Amherst

98 Victoria St E
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PH: 902-667-3352
amherst.ca

🛡️ RCMP Amherst

39 HWY 6 (Victoria St W)
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Non-Emergency
PH: 902-667-3859

🧭 Tourism Amherst

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🔥 Having a Fire Tonight

Check local burn regulations before lighting a fire.
BurnSafe — Status Map

🌊 Check Those Tides

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Nova Scotia Tide Charts

🌐 Tourist Websites for Nova Scotia

NovaScotia.com — Official Tourism

🏢 Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce

PH: 902-667-8186
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AMHERST - BORDER TOWN TO NEW BRUNSWICK
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