Welcome to Amherst Point ...
While we don't have a date for the founding of Amherst Point, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1897.
A typical abbreviation for Amherst Point: Amherst Pt.
Time Zone: Amherst Point lies in the Atlantic Time Zone (AST/ADT) and observes daylight saving time. The time zone in French: AST- Heure Normale de l'Atlantique (HNA), ADT- Heure Avancée de l'Atlantique (HAA).
Amherst Point is within the (902) area code.
The Canadian Postal Code for Amherst Point: B4H<1>
Communities near Amherst Point ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Amherst Point.
- Amherst
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Sackville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sackville came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sackville
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sackville <2>
- Memramcook
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memramcook came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memramcook
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Memramcook <2>
- Springhill
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
- Sackville Parish
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sackville Parish came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sackville Parish
- Oxford
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
- Dorchester
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dorchester came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorchester
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dorchester <2>
- Barronsfield
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barronsfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barronsfield
- Beaubassin ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Chignecto
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chignecto came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chignecto
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Amherst Point ...
Looking for more information about Amherst Point? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Amherst Point, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Amherst Point.
Adding Amherst Point to Our Gazetteer ...
As we work on our Gazetteer, we occasionally find mention of a community that is new to us. When we find such a community, we add it to our Gazetteer with the hope of adding more information in the future.
The earliest source we've referenced which mentioned Amherst Point was on a map titled Map of Maritime Provinces of Canada (from Rand McNally, 1897).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Amherst Point.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Amherst Point. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Province of Nova Scotia: https://novascotia.ca
Footnotes ...
| <1> | The Canadian Postal Code consists of 6 characters, where the first three characters are the 'Forward Sortation Area (FSA)', with the last three characters being the 'Local Delivery Unit (LDU)'. In the case of Amherst Point, we provide only the FSA and not the LDU. The Canadian Postal Codes were created as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. So keep in mind that any given Postal Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Amherst Point). The boundaries of the Postal Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other Postal Codes. When looking for a Postal Code, whether Amherst Point or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the Canada Post / Postes Canada. |
| <2> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <3> | If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database. |
| <4> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |