Oxford, Nova Scotia, is known for being the Wild Blueberry Capital of Canada. Oxford is a central location for distribution and processing of fresh wild blueberries that are grown in Cumberland County. You can purchase fresh blueberries in season at various locations around Oxford from August to early September.

Town News

Oxford Poetry Festival

Details: Published: April 3, 2019

What a developing arts and culture scene we have in Oxford!!

image Poetry at Large: Oxford's 2nd Annual Poetry Festival (4.61 MB)

Oxford Newsletter April/May 2019

Details: Published: March 26, 2019

Congrats to Volunteers,

Poetry Festival, Pickle Ball, Berry Bolt, Property Taxes, Council Meetings,

Planning for the Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival

pdf Read it all here (344 KB)

Town of Oxford Property Owners Notice

Details: Published: March 19, 2019

Property taxes will now be billed in pdf two installments. (134 KB)

Promoting Your Oxford Event

Details: Published: February 20, 2019

Tips & Contacts for Promoting Your Event - pdf Updated February 20, 2019 (237 KB)

Oxford & Area 2018 Demographic Snapshot

Details: Published: January 3, 2019

document Oxford 2018 Demographic Snapshot (443 KB)

Routine Access Policy

Details: Published: September 25, 2018

At the Town Council meeting held on September 24, 2018, Council approved a Routine Access Policy. The policy provides clarification to the public, staff and Council as to what documents and information are routinely available upon request, and what other documents require review under Part XX Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy of the Municipal Government Act of Nova Scotia.

Along with approving the policy, Mayor Stewart proclaimed the week of September 24-30, 2018 as Right to Know Week, which supports the principles of openness, transparency and accountability.

Click here for the offical policy.