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The YMCA of Cumberland (Commonly referred to as the Cumberland YMCA) is a community center located in Amherst, Nova Scotia.

The YMCA of Cumberland has several locations throughout Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. The main center is located in downtown Amherst at 92 Church St.

The Cumberland YMCA originally opened at its current location in 1988 as the Amherst YMCA. In 1995 the Amherst YMCA fell on hard times and was forced to close their doors. The YMCA was reopened in 1996 as the YMCA of Cumberland after a strong showing of support by the community, Town of Amherst, and the County of Cumberland. To Date, the YMCA of Cumberland is the only YMCA in Canada to re-open after closing its doors.

Childcare Programs
The YMCA also has 4 off-site Childcare locations throughout the county.

These locations include:
 * Cumberland YMCA Early Learning Center - 141 East Victoria St. Amherst, Nova Scotia
 * YMCA Oxford Preschool - Saint James Presbyterian Church Oxford, Nova Scotia
 * YMCA Pugwash Preschool - Cyrus Eaton Elementary School Pugwash, Nova Scotia
 * YMCA River Hebert Preschool - River Hebert High School River Hebert, Nova Scotia