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The Town of Amherst has produced a number of documents related to Active Living and Recreation, offered here for your reference.
- pdf Active Living Strategy(1.42 MB)
- folder Recreation and Cultural Services Policies
- pdf Recreation Master Plan Summary(46 KB)
- pdf 2016 Amherst Recreation Master Plan (1.95 MB)
- pdf Municipal Physical Activity Strategy(1.34 MB)
- pdf Active Transportation Plan May 2018(3.47 MB)
- pdf Poverty Lives Here Summary Report(1.40 MB)
- Pilot Project: No-Fee Ice Rentals for Youth Programs
- Dalhousie University Evaluation: No Fee Ice Pilot
- pdf 2017-2018 No Fee Ice Guidelines(107 KB)
- pdf MR2017160 Amherst Ice Allocation Project(271 KB)
- Ice Allocation Policy
- pdf Key Messages No Fee Ice Rental Youth Programs(322 KB)
- pdf Pilot Project 2016-2017 Ice Season(364 KB)
- pdf No Fee Ice Presentation(939 KB)
Explore swimming options for kids through the Summer Swim Program. You can visit the YMCA of Cumberland to explore membership or Town-sponsored events and take part in their schedule of pool activities. Then again one of the Town's splash pads might be more like what you're looking for.
Or, maybe you'd like to explore one of our region's many beaches along the Northumberland shore like Northport Beach Provincial Park, Amherst Shore Provincial Park, and more.
Indoor Skating – Offered free as part of the Town of Amherst’s Active Living Strategy supporting an active healthy Amherst. Available in the fall, winter and spring, sessions offered include Parents & Tots, Adult, Senior and Public Skating. Afterschool skating encourages youth to be active after school with Hockey and Ringette shinny options. Ringette sticks are provided. For a full skating schedule check the Amherst Stadium Calendar.
Outdoor Skating – Offered free at our outdoor arena during the winter months November-March (weather dependent). Located in downtown Amherst at the corner of Maple and Victoria Streets. For updates on the outdoor arena, visit our Facebook Page or connect with Town Hall: 902-667-3352 or
Health Canada promotes that physical activity helps healthy growth and development. It gives us energy, decreases stress, makes us stronger and prolongs independence as we age. Walking is a great way to add movement into your everyday regimen.
Outdoor Walking – Amherst is a very walkable community! If you would like some information on maps or routes contact your Active Living Coordinator Jessica Allen at 902-694-0371. If you would like to walk on a track visit Rotary Park to do some laps.
Indoor Walking – The indoor walking track at the Amherst Stadium is a great way to stay active all year round! In the fall/winter and spring months the walking track is open 7 days per week 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. If there are changes it is noted on the Stadium Calendar. During the summer, the walking track is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join a Walking Group!
NS Walks – A gentle walking group that meets every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at the Amherst Stadium. If the weather is nice, we walk outside, if the weather is poor, we walk inside the Amherst Stadium on the track. We are always looking for new walkers and walk leaders! You can find more information on their Facebook Page.
Amherst Striders – Running/walking group consisting of all levels and abilities. We meet on Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Sat at 8:00 a.m. at Dayles (downtown). New members are always welcome! You can find more information on their Facebook Page.
Find more ideas about where to walk on our Walking Trails page.
