Town of Amherst

Out of respect of the grief Indigenous communities are feeling in the wake of the Residential School tragedy and in support of those communities, the Amherst town council approved a motion to pause the community’s traditional July 1 events.  

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Join us for a fun-filled celebration this Canada Day, ranging from a virtual variety show of local performers to fun and games for the whole family. Plus contests and more! Throughout the day, we have programmed a variety of virtual activities and entertainment that everyone can enjoy from the comfort of their own home; or head outside for the Canada Day QR Challenge or Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt! Stay tuned for the schedule of events or visit our Facebook Event page for more details. https://fb.me/e/3vmvYpgNa

Presented in part by the Government of Canada.

 

Kids Say What?

It's true, kids do say the darndest things! We want to hear from our youngest residents, ages three to 10. To have your child featured in our Kids Say What? segment, share their video answering the questions provided each week leading up to Canada Day! Find a new question each week on our Canada Day Facebook Event page under the discussion tab.  https://fb.me/e/3vmvYpgNa

Hold your phone in landscape mode then hit the record button and ask your child the weekly questions. 

 

WEEK 1:  How old do you think Canada is?

WEEK 2:  Describe the best day ever for a young Canadian.

WEEK 3:  If you had $100 to spend on Canada Day, what would you buy?

WEEK 4:  What does the Prime Minister of Canada do?

You may record all the questions together in one video or just participate in one week.  Upload your video to https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zbrzcfq8eaocpx2/AADjJ4BnGOtjimJYkobivqZWa?dl=0

 

 

Sing it loud and proud!

We need you to lend us your voice this Canada Day!  Good or bad, we want you to record your best version of O Canada and submit your video clip for a chance to be included in our virtual presentation.  It's not the easiest song to sing, but don't be shy.  We want to hear your rendition extra loud and extra proud!

Hold your phone in landscape mode then hit the record button!  Upload your video to https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3igx9jgthfjwo1r/AACClHB4gcSMuKyPuQSZMgy1a?dl=0

Deadline to submit is June 21, 2021.

 

 

Virtual Car Show

Join us on Canada Day as we present a virtual car show!  Every car entered will be eligible for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate from LEP'S Garage.  Shine up your vehicle, rev up your engines and send a photo and/or video entry today! Open to all residents of Cumberland County.

Ready to register?  https://forms.gle/mKZb35P5FEDfmYSr5

All vehicles must be submitted by Wednesday, June 23, at 10 p.m. Vehicles will be shown on the Town of Amherst website and social media platforms beginning on Canada Day. After you complete the form and click the submit button, you will receive a confirmation email. Click the link in the confirmation email to send us photos and/or a short 15 second video of your vehicle. We want to hear it roar! Please be sure to record your video in landscape mode.

There is no cost to register and your name will be entered into a draw for the prize. Need help registering? Call us at 902-694-0371

 

 

Canada Proud!

Get in the patriotic, holiday spirit by decorating your home or business for Canada Day! Decorated homes and businesses will be judged on best use of Canadian flags, use of the colours red and white and overall patriotic theme. Ten prizes will be awarded in the most patriotic home category and two prizes will be awarded in the most patriotic business category. 

Decorate your home exterior - porch, deck, driveway orbusiness store front where it is most visible to passing pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Entries will be judged on the most creative, fun and patriotic décor. Participation is open to all Town of Amherst residents and businesses.
• Email your entry photo to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by June 29, 2021.
• Judging will be done by the Community Well-being staff on June 30.
• The winner will be announced on July 1 on the town website & social media.
• Two prizes will be awarded for Most Patriotic Business.
• Ten prizes will be awarded for, Most Patriotic Home

Have fun and good luck!

 

 

No Show Variety Show

Do you sing, dance, play an instrument or juggle rubber chickens? We want to see your hidden talents as we show off our local talent this Canada Day. Share a short video with us of your special talent to be featured in our No Show Variety Show.

Yes, air guitar and lip synch counts. We can't wait to see your hidden talent!

Deadline is June 18. Record your video in landscape mode and upload it to https://www.dropbox.com/sh/o14o5uuliope26w/AAAgTXAq42yf6xbavmEJniKta?dl=0

 

 

 

Canada Day Dance Off

Show us your moves! We've created a dance for you to try. Think TikTok! 

Seated or standing, solo or bubbled, we want to see you shake your groove thang! Use #amherstNScelebrates when uploading your video to social media. You could win a $25 gift card to a local business!

Don't forget to set your privacy settings to public so we can see your video!

Download the music file here. You must credit "Background music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com"  and you may not monetize your content.

 

QR Code Canada Day Challenge

It's a tech-savy scavenger hunt using QR codes to find the next clue! All you need to take part is a smartphone, a QR code scanner and a sharp eye for spotting QR codes hidden around town. Complete the challenge on Canada Day for a chance to win a prize. Good luck and have fun!

Did you know most iPhone and Android smartphones have a built-in QR code scanner in your camera app? Aim your camera at the QR Code and it will scan automatically! If you don't have a data plan on your phone, be sure to log in to the downtown WI-FI, it's free!

The starting point is Amherst Town Hall. If you're driving, there is plenty of free parking available at the rear of the building. Get started by scanning the QR code or by visiting, https://sites.google.com/view/canadadayqrchallenge/home

 

 

The Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Choose a nearby park or trail to complete the scavenger hunt. Give yourself one point for each item you find. Will you be a Baby Beaver, a Groovy Goose or a Mighty Moose?

To enter, email a photo of yourself or your family in a park or on a trail on Canada Day along with your score to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The scavenger hunt items will be posted on Canada Day. One entry per email please. Each valid entry will receive a voucher for a free ice cream cone. Have fun!

 

Take & Celebrate

Get in the patriotic, holiday spirit by picking up one of our take and make Canadian craft projects. Choose either a Paper Lantern or Friendship Bracelet project kit.

Pick up at Amherst Town Hall from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on June 30.

The Paper Lantern Kit includes a white paper bag to use as a lantern, red construction paper to decorate your lantern and a battery operated tea light.

The Friendship Bracelet Kit includes an instruction sheet and two skeins of embroidery floss, one red and one white.

 

 Smile!

We have three new face-in-a-hole photo stations available. Snap a pic for a fun, summer keepsake. Beginning Canada Day, you will find them located at Dickey Park, next to Town Hall at the corner of Laplanche St. and Victoria St. and at the Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centre. Don't forget to use #amherstns and #seewhyweloveit when posting to social media.

 

Wave for Swag!

Be on the look out for the Community Well-being team from 2 - 3 p.m. on Canada Day. Give us a wave and we will reward you with some Canada Day swag and a sweet treat!

One per family please.