Amherst Shore Provincial Park

Amherst Shore Provincial Park - Northumberland Shore, Nova Scotia

Amherst Shore Provincial Park is located on the Sunrise Trail along Nova Scotia's Northumberland Shore. The park offers great camping, beach access and wonderful walking trails.

Perched on the coast of the Northumberland Strait, the park is home to some of the warmest waters north of the Carolinas. Swimming, beachcombing, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing are just a few enjoyable pastimes at the Amherst Shore Provincial Park. If you wish to stay, the park offers a 45-site campground for both tenting and RV's.

Amherst Shore Provincial Park is located on Route 366, the Sunrise Trail, 36 km (22 mi.) east of Amherst and 26 km (16 mi.) west of Pugwash.

Features and Amenities:

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Sewage hookup for RV's
  • Showers
  • Picnic area
  • Walking Trails
  • Beach
Facilities and Services

Hours of Operation:
Mid-June to Mid-October

Amherst Shore Provincial Park
P.O. Box 130
Oxford
Cumberland County, NS
B0M 1P0

Phone: 902.661.6002

Visit our Website:
www.parks.gov.ns.ca/parks/amherst.htm

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