If you love small-town living with access to excellent schools, churches, and healthcare facilities, the town of Amherst is a great place to live, work and play. Our community offers many opportunities to be connected with activities, organizations and friendly residents who will make you feel at home.
Download our Community Profile Booklet to find out more about what it's like to live in Amherst.
We're not the only ones who think Amherst is a great place to live. MoneySense Magazine rated Amherst as the best small town in Nova Scotia in their 2017 ranking of the best places to live in Canada. Our affordable housing,great health care, and vibrant arts and recreation culture are some of our outstanding features.
