RV rental Amherst, NS:
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By finding an RV rental near Amherst, you can plan on camping at one of the RV parks or campgrounds near the city and still enjoy all the fun activities in and around Amherst. Loch Lomond RV Park is a 15-acre park that overlooks a clear lake and is only about a 15-minute drive to the Atlantic coast. Heated bathrooms are accessible for guests. Several campsites have electricity and water hookups. A dump station is available for guests.

Park your Amherst RV rental at Amherst Shore. There are no hookups, but the campsites are spacious and can accommodate campers up to 60 feet long. Pets are welcome but must be cleaned up after and kept from bothering other campers. Restroom and shower facilities are available at this campground and within walking distance of most campsites.

Rent an RV and head over to Marshview Trailer Tenting and RV Park in Sackville, New Brunswick. This RV park has 20- and 30-amp electric hookups as well as water and sewer. Laundry facilities and a dump station are located on-site for guests. Wi-Fi is also available at most campsites.

While visiting Amherst, there are several interesting places to visit along with great shopping opportunities and restaurant choices. Make a point to visit the Cumberland County Museum to learn more about the history of Amherst and the surrounding county. The museum is housed in Grove Cottage, which was built in 1838 and was the family home of Senator R.B. Dickey. Visitors can learn about the four Fathers of Confederation, Senator Dickey, Sir Charles Tupper, E.B. Chandler, and Jonathan McCully, and their role in the county’s history. The artifacts walk you through the area's history from Native American times into the early 20th century. Tours are available most days the museum is open.

The Nova Scotia Welcome Centre is located in Amherst and is a great place to visit. Guests can wander around the grounds of the visitors' center and browse a well-stocked gift shop. Sometimes, local musicians can be heard playing bagpipes outside the center.

Another interesting museum to explore is the Highlanders Regimental Museum in Amherst. Guests can explore the museum and learn more about the history of the Canadian military within the Cumberland Basin, with a special emphasis on the 486 North Novies. Many soldiers in this division perished during World War II. The collections housed within the museum are one of the largest outside of Halifax, with several artifacts that date back to World War I. The Col. James Layton Ralston Armory is also a part of the Highlanders Regimental Museum.