Downtown Amherst Revitalization Society

From colourful murals painted on business walls to unique shops and restaurants, Downtown Amherst has plenty of quaint small-town charm! Amherst is a growing town with plenty of history and heritage. Browse through the information below to discover more about Downtown Amherst and stop by to visit our friendly downtown business community.

Image of Esther Cox's House - Great Amherst Mystery

The Amherst Mural Project started in 1996 to instill pride in our heritage and beautify the downtown.

Many of the beautiful old buildings in Amherst are registered heritage buildings and considered industrial artifacts.

Every town has a ghost story but Esther Cox would draw international attention as the victim of a bizarre twist of fate.

Take a tour of Amherst's
beautiful Heritage Homes that
are Municipally Registered

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You can contact DARS by...

Phone:
(902) 667-3638
or Fax:
(902) 667-2270

Mail:
P.O. Box 56
Amherst, Nova Scotia
B4H 3Y6

Stopping in:
Cumberland Economic Resource Centre
35 Church Street, Amherst
B4H 3A7

"The goal of the Downtown Amherst Revitalization Society is to see downtown Amherst become a socially active,
economically viable centre which respects its unique heritage and instills community pride."

Amherst Mural Project | Historical Walking Tour | Great Amherst Mystery | Heritage Homes