Town Profile

Published: May 16, 2014

Settled: 1791 (named for oxen that forded the river)
Incorporated: 1904
Area: 2895 acres (includes boundary with all streets)
Population: 1170 (2021 census)

The Town of Oxford is well known for its connection to the wild blueberry industry in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. As one of the major employers in Cumberland County, Oxford Frozen Foods' main office and processing plants are located in the town.

2023-24 Residential Tax Rate:   $1.7874 per $100 of assessment
2023-24 Commercial Tax Rate:  $4.2804 per $100 of assessment

105 Lower Main Street
P.O. Box 338
Oxford, Nova Scotia
B0M 1P0

Phone: (902) 447-2170
Fax: (902) 447-2485
e-mail: info@oxfordns.ca