natural wonder
Hopewell Rocks
Iconic 'flowerpot' rock formations sculpted by the Bay of Fundy's extreme tides, which you can walk among at low tide and kayak around at high tide.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Nova Scotia, Canada · North America
Amherst is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Sackville, 29km from Hopewell Rocks.
Amherst is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 9,404, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Amherst sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Halifax time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Amherst to your route.
The Amherst Stadium is a 2,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is home to the Amherst Ramblers Ice hockey team of the Maritime Junior Hockey League. The arena opened in 1959 and hosted the 1993 Centennial Cup. It also hosts various minor hockey contests and trade shows every year. TheRead more
facility's nickname is "The Jungle". The rink also hosts the CCMHA minor hockey teams.
The rink in the arena measures 182 feet by 85 feet.
The arena also includes a heated room above the ice surface that is wheelchair accessible.
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Amherst is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 45.8334 latitude, -64.1987 longitude.
Amherst has a population of approximately 9,404 people, making it a town in Canada.
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natural wonder
Iconic 'flowerpot' rock formations sculpted by the Bay of Fundy's extreme tides, which you can walk among at low tide and kayak around at high tide.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A lighthouse on sea cliffs over 50 metres high at the eastern gate of Fundy National Park, named for the violent water thrown up by an offshore reef that half-surfaces at mid-tide. Reached by Route 915.
52 km · about 60 min drive
bridge
12.9 km bridge connecting Prince Edward Island to mainland Canada
53 km · about 60 min drive
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