





Effective May 19, 2022 our office will be opening. Covid protocol mask wearing will still be in place. Regular summer hours 10 am to 4 pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
Much more has been added to our collections during this time of COVID shutdown. Please come and do research from our vast collection. Email: "archives@ccgsns.com" or Call: 902-661-7278
We are looking forward to seeing you once again.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during these uncharted times.
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Genealogy Centre
Our Cumberland County Genealogy Centre officially opened on May 19, 2005, with the presentation of The Ernest Coates Research Room, located at 16 Church Street (lower level), Amherst, Nova Scotia, B4H 3A6.
Phone: (902) 661-7278
Email: archives@ccgsns.com
Summer Hours: May 19 – Oct. 14; Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Winter Hours: Oct. 15 – May 14; Fri., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m
Wheelchair Accessible.
Take a Virtual Tour of the Genealogy Centre.
Members of CCGS volunteer their services to provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance to those researching Cumberland County families and local history.
We are conveniently located in the downtown core of Amherst, within walking distance of the Registry of Deeds office, three churches, several restaurants, and Tim Horton’s.
Directions: From Exit 3 on the Trans Canada Highway, drive 1.6 km east into the town of Amherst; cross the railway tracks; turn right at first set of lights. Immediately to the left is 16 Church Street, with parking in the rear or across the street. (Find us on Google maps.)
The Genealogy Centre holdings include:
Research fees: $5.00/day
Photocopies: .25/pg
CCGS also offers research assistance to those who request help via email, phone or letter, with retrieval fees of $5.00 plus costs, or research fees of $25 per hour.