Visiting
If you are considering a visit to our beautiful Municipality of the County of Cumberland in Nova Scotia, Canada, you may also wish to browse our photo galleries, weather & tides page, events calendar, and highway cams.
Directions for visiting our Municipal Office can be found here.
Check back soon for new maps, information, and updates, as we are just getting started. In the meantime, Nova Scotia Tourism has a good trip planner mapping tool.
Cumberland County Destinations
Bay of Fundy Shore, Glooscap Trail
High tides, dramatic views, whales and wildlife, fossils
Where the highest tides in the world cause 4 billion tonnes (14 cubic kilometres) of seawater to rush into the Minas Basin twice daily. Walk the ocean floor and visit the site of the highest recorded high to low tide range in the world at Burncoat Head Park. Experience the power of Fundy first-hand with a thrilling tidal bore rafting adventure on the Shubenacadie River. Search for fossils stones and dinosaur bones and visit the Fundy Geological Museum and the world famous Joggins Fossil Cliffs. Experience the beauty of Cape Chignecto Provincial Park and hike and camp its extensive trail system.
Fundy Shore Links:
- Bay of Fundy Tourism
- Joggins Fossil Cliffs
- Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
- Cape D’or
- Ebb Tide: Port Greville bed and breakfast
- Nova Shores Sea Kayaking
- Wild Caraway: Advocate Restaurant
- Gloosecap Trail
Northumberland Shore, Sunrise Trail
Nova Scotia’s Northumberland Shore offers 450 km (280 mi.) of coastline, over thirty fine-sand beaches and the warmest salt water north of the Carolinas. This rural paradise is often referred to as the “sunshine coast” where fog rarely impedes a beautiful view and a day at the beach is the order of the day.
Hike a coastal trail and catch a view from a suspension bridge, have a swim or picnic at one of many seaside beach parks, indulge in award winning wines at a local vineyard, enjoy a sea kayaking adventure, golf a championship golf course, or discover remarkable history at one of many area museums and historic sites. This is an area of Nova Scotia to be sure not to miss!
Tracing along the Northumberland Shore is Nova Scotia’s Sunrise Trail - one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the province. From Amherst to Cape Breton the Sunrise Trail is a leisurely drive passing through a variety of quaint hamlets and villages showcasing the character of Nova Scotia.
Along the way enjoy the Sunrise Trail Heritage Tour a self-guided driving tour of heritage sites and attractions in the area. Brochures are available at local Visitor Information Centres.
Northumberland Shore Links:
- Pugwash Village
- Amherst Shore Provincial Park
- Wallace By The Sea
- Northumberland Links Golf
- Jost Wine
Wentworth Valley, Ski, hike, drive in the beautiful Appalachian mountains
Misc Related Links:
Nova Scotia Tourism
Central Nova Tourism
Trails Nova Scotia
Please note that this is by no means a comprehensive list of Cumberland County destinations and links.
Please contact us with your suggestions.