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Cumberland County Museum and Archives

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Discover many rare artifacts and articles about the town of Amherst. Spend an hour or so diving deep into the town’s history.

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Trider’s Craft Beer
Trider’s Craft Beer
Sit down and enjoy an ice-cold beer from around the country. The brewery has many delicious beers with a wide…
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Amherst Golf Club
Amherst Golf Club
Take in the beauty of the Maritime landscape while playing 18-holes with views of the Tantramar marsh. Photo: facebook.com/Amherstgolf
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Amherst Internment Camp
Amherst Internment Camp
Amherst Internment Camp was an internment camp that existed from 1914 to 1919. It was the largest internment camp in…
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Home Town of Father of Confederation Charles Tupper
Home Town of Father of Confederation Charles Tupper
Sir Charles Tupper was the longest-surviving Father of Confederation. He led Nova Scotia into Confederation in 1867. He went on…
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Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio
Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio
Come and learn the art of rug hooking from a local artist, take part in workshops, lessons, and browse the…
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Amherst Farmers Market
Amherst Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May - November Discover many local treasures and hidden gems at this lovely farmers market. Photo: facebook.com/AmherstFM
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Great Amherst Mystery
Great Amherst Mystery
The Great Amherst Mystery is the true story of Esther Cox, an eighteen-year-old Amherst resident, who made international headlines in…
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Home Town of Nobel Laureate Willard Boyle
Home Town of Nobel Laureate Willard Boyle
An “electronic eye” co-inventor, Nobel laureate (2009) Willard Boyle was a Canadian physicist. Boyle was born in 1927 in Amherst.…
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Amherst Point Bird Sanctuary
Amherst Point Bird Sanctuary
Take a stroll throughout the Amherst Bird Sanctuary and enjoy the company and beauty the local birds have to offer.…
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