Town of Oxford Entrance Signage

Town Profile

Settled: 1791 (named for oxen that forded the river)
Incorporated: 1904
Area: 2895 acres (includes boundary with all streets)
Population: 1178

2008 Residential Tax Rate:
$1.56 per $100 of assessment

2008 Commercial Tax Rate:
$4.13 per $100 of assessment

The Town of Oxford is well know for it's connection to the blueberry industry in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.  As one of the major employers in Cumberland County, Oxford Frozen Foods located it's main office and processing plant in the town 40 years ago.

Oxford is also well know for it's natural recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and swimming.  The Wild Blueberry & Maple Centre shows off our natural resources with interactive displays and interpretative guides that can answer any questions.  Be sure to check the different sections of our website for more information.
 

Town of Oxford 5201 Main Street Oxford, Nova Scotia B0M 1P0 Phone: (902) 447-2170 Fax: (902) 447-2485