West Amherst Nova Scotia Map

About West Amherst, Nova Scotia

West Amherst is a community in Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. West Amherst is located at 45.8084°N, 64.2475°W.

West Amherst rests in a gentle, rolling landscape where the rich, dark earth of agricultural fields meets the wider expanse of the Cumberland Basin. It lies 3.9 km south-west of Amherst, NS (from Amherst, NS: bearing 224°T), and is situated 13.5 km south-east of Tantramar. Here, the air often carries the tang of salt from the nearby Bay of Fundy, a subtle reminder of the powerful tides that shape the coastline. The land itself is a study in soft greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the darker silhouettes of mature trees clustered around farmsteads or lining the quiet country roads. In the late afternoon, the sun dips towards the western horizon, casting long, golden shadows that stretch across the fields, imbuing the scene with a quiet, almost painterly, beauty. The occasional weathered barn, standing sentinel against the sky, adds a touch of enduring character to this serene setting. The history of West Amherst is deeply intertwined with the fertile lands that have sustained generations of farming families, a tradition that continues to define its local economy. For centuries, these fields have been a source of sustenance, producing crops that have been vital to the region. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the proximity to Amherst, the larger service centre, also means that many residents find work in diverse sectors, creating a blend of rural living with access to broader opportunities. The legacy of early settlers, who carved their lives from this land, is evident in the enduring spirit of the place, a quiet resilience that has weathered economic shifts and the passage of time. The faint scent of woodsmoke, especially on cooler evenings, hints at the enduring connection to the natural world that still permeates daily life in West Amherst.

About This West Amherst Map Page

Explore West Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.808387, -64.247486. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for West Amherst includes the postal code (B4H), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for West Amherst is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.