Explore by Community
Discover the Cumberland Region of Nova Scotia one community at a time. Each community offers its own character, landscapes, stories, and experiences, from coastal towns and beach communities to historic centres and outdoor adventure hubs. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or using one town as a home base to explore the region, our communities make it easy to build a trip that fits your style.
Choose a community below to find things to do, places to eat, accommodations, events, and nearby experiences. Each community page highlights what makes that place unique while connecting you to the wider Cumberland region.
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Amherst is where many Cumberland region adventures naturally begin. With a charming downtown, welcoming places to stay, and easy access to highways and rail, it’s a comfortable and convenient home base for exploring the region. Staying in Amherst lets you settle in once and spend your time discovering more!
Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
Parrsboro is where the world’s highest tides meet small-town charm. Walk the ocean floor, hunt for ancient fossils, and soak in big Fundy views by day, then wind down with local food, art, and live music by night. It’s dramatic, creative, and refreshingly unhurried.
Advocate Harbour & Area, Nova Scotia
Advocate Harbour is a small, well-protected fishing harbour that dries at low tide, reflecting the extreme tidal range of the Bay of Fundy, which can reach up to 13 meters (40 feet) between high and low tide. The sweeping bay is flanked by the Cape Chignecto Provincial Park on one side and Cape d’Or on the other. This small community boasts one of Nova Scotia’s best restaurants, kayaking and hiking tours and views to inspire at every turn!
Pugwash, Malagash, Wallace & Area, Nova Scotia
Come for the warm waters, sandy beaches, world-class golf and spectacular sunsets. Stay for the stories, coastal scenery and easygoing charm of these quaint seaside communities.
Set along Nova Scotia’s scenic Northumberland Strait, Pugwash and area is home to beautiful red sandy beaches, with some of the warmest Atlantic saltwater North of the Carolina’s! At low tide these beaches transform into wide open spaces for walking and playing on the ocean floor.
Springhill, Wentworth, Oxford & Area, Nova Scotia
From Springhill’s fascinating mining heritage and cultural roots to Wentworth’s scenic mountain landscapes and four-season recreation, and Oxford’s agricultural traditions and small-town charm, this region offers plenty to explore. Discover winding country roads, scenic trails, local shops, community treasures and unexpected stops along the way.