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 Newsletter: June 2019

Details: Published: May 27, 2019

Click below to read the newsletter.

pdf June 2019 Newsletter (156 KB)

REMEMBER: Please let us know as soon as possible what your organization or business is planning for the Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival.

More details in the newsletter.

Guidelines: Business Directory Signage May 2019

Details: Published: May 21, 2019

Businesses located within the Town of Oxford wishing to have a business sign added to the Business Directory Signage at the Upper Main Street entrance (from the TransCanada Highway) should review the guidelines by clicking on the link below.

Please note that currently (May 2019) there is room for additional business signs.

pdf Guidelines Business Directory Signage May 2019 (102 KB)

Please contact the Town Hall for information on erecting signage elsewhere within the Town limits.

Town of Oxford- Summer Programming Registration

Details: Published: May 13, 2019

Oxford T-Ball
Monday’s and Wednesday’s
Starting July 3rd
10:00-12:00
Ages 4-6
$30
If you are interested in coaching or looking for more information contact Corey at 447-2798 or by email at recleisure@town.oxford.ns.ca
Click here for T-ball registration and here for further information regarding T-ball

Oxford Fun Soccer
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s
6:00-8:00
StartingJuly 3rd
$40
Anyone needing more information or interested in coaching can contact Corey at 447-2798 or email at recleisure@town.oxford.ns.ca
*Please note that the 3&4 Year Old groups this year will be called * “Parent-Tot Soccer". Each player will be required to have a parent or guardian participate with them*
Click here for Soccer Registration and here for further information regarding Soccer

Change of Date

Details: Published: May 8, 2019

The Art Exhibit, Sequence 2019, opens May 27 at the Oxford Riverside Gallery. See details below.

We regret the incorrect information posted in the May 2019 Community Calendar.

image Change of Date (12 KB)

Town of Oxford Summer Recreation Student Job Posting

Details: Published: May 7, 2019

Art Mural Contest

Details: Published: May 6, 2019

Here's a great opportunity for a child or youth from our area to see their artwork on a downtown mural!

Thanks to Cumberland Performing Arts for initiating this endeavor.

pdf CPA music mural (168 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.