Cumberland was a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1968.

It was created in the British North America Act, 1867, and was abolished in 1966 when it was merged into Cumberland—Colchester North riding.

The district consisted of the County of Cumberland.

[1] This riding has elected the following members of Parliament: On Mr. Tupper being called to the Privy Council and appointed President of that body, June 1870

On Mr. Tupper being named Minister of Public Works, 17 October 1878 On Mr. Tupper being appointed High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom, 24 May 1884 On election being declared void On Mr. Tupper being named High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom, 23 May 1888 On election being declared void On Mr. Dickey being unseated, 22 December 1891 On Mr. Dickey being named Secretary of State for Canada, 21 December 1894