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wisdom has it that all roads on the South Shore end up at a beautiful,
silver sand or cobblestone beach. Bridgewater is only minutes away from
some of the regions finest salt water beaches; Crescent Beach, Rissers
Beach Provincial Park, Hirtle's Beach, and Kingsburg as well as numerous
fresh water beaches.
The road that led Brian and Yvonne Morgan to Bridgewater took a little
longer...
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35 years of working in the oil industry, our life journey towards the
goal of "freedom 55" led us from Borneo and everywhere in-between,
to Bridgewater... Not only do we enjoy the leisurely pace, we find the
quality of life here encompasses everything we always wanted in our "last
best place", especially the excellent range of outdoor pursuits that
are available. Retirement means something different to everyone. For us,
it was also an opportunity to do something different and start our own
business, Mail Boxes Etc. We even made our business arrangements from
halfway around the world thanks to technology and the co-operation of
the Town and the Bridgewater & Area Chamber of Commerce. We've seen
the world. Bridgewater is definitely a place we're happy to call home."
Brian and Yvonne Morgan, Retired and Owner Operators of Mail Boxes
Etc., on why they chose Bridgewater as their wise retirement location.
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According to Environment Canada: " Nova Scotia owes everything
to the sea, especially its climate. Robust winters, reluctant springs,
fresh summers, and lingering falls; reliable precipitation and lavish
snowfalls; misty sunlight, thick fog, and expansive sea ice -- all
of these, and many more, are a part of Nova Scotia's maritime climate.
The influence of the sea is not surprising. The province is virtually
a peninsula surrounded by seas: the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the
north, the Bay of Fundy to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the
south and east." Here's what contributes to Bridgewater's attraction:
- On average, only about 15% of Nova Scotia's total annual precipitation
originates as snow
- Summers are relatively cool in Nova Scotia. Afternoon summer
temperatures reach 25C in the interior, but along the coast are
frequently 4 to 6C cooler
- The ocean remains a cooling source, minimum night temperatures
along the coast about 2 to 3C below temperatures inland
- Climate allows for an unparalleled 12 month construction season
in Bridgewater
- The South Shore is second only to British Columbia as having
the most temperate climate in Canada
- Provincial average full days of sunshine: 160 days per year.
Average annual rainfall: 1261mm
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DesBrisay Museum
Open year round, it is nestled in the 25 acre Bridgewater Woodland
Gardens, a pleasant natural setting with cultivated wildflowers, native
flora, and birds. A duck pond, waterfall, and extended wood area enhances
the setting for the museum. One of Canada's oldest public museum collections,
the DesBrisay presents a unique glimpse of Lunenburg County's history,
heritage and geography.
Phone: 902-543-4033
Fax: 902-543-4713
E-mail: museum@town.bridgewater.ns.ca
Web site: www.town.bridgewater.ns.ca/museum.htm |
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Wile Carding Mill (1860)
It is the oldest surviving industrial building in Bridgewater. This
Provincial Museum features costumed interpreters, working water
mill and offers hands-on programs.
Phone 902-543-8233
Web site: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/wcm/
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South Shore Exhibition
Bridgewater is home to one of the oldest summertime exhibitions in
Nova Scotia, the South Shore Exhibition which draws up to 60,000 visitors
annually. A combination of agricultural and livestock displays, craft
shows, food booths and Midway. The 'Big Ex' also features the International
Ox Pull.
Web site: http://www.thebigex.com |
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The Centennial Trail
This 8-kilometer multi-use trail is ideal for hiking, cycling,
horseback riding and cross-country skiing. It meanders through forested
areas, meadows and parks along the river and offers an opportunity
to run errands as it loops around the town center and its many amenities.
A spectaular view of the river is afforded from high atop the restored
railway bridge! |
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Shipyards Landing
Everyone enjoys watching boating activity on the river! On the west
bank of the LaHave River at the south end of town Shipyards Landing
offers residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a picnic lunch
in the shade and watch the boats, or launch watercraft from the slipway. |
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HMCS Fraser
A decommissioned naval destroyer of historical significance is
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For more information on local area attractions, festivals, and events
please contact:
Bridgewater Parks, Recreation, and Culture Commission
60 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater, NS. B4V 3X9
Phone: (902) 543-2274
Fax: (902) 543-6876
E-mail: recreation@town.bridgewater.ns.ca
Bridgewater Visitor Information Centre (operates seasonally)
45 Aberdeen Road, Bridgewater, NS
Phone: (902) 543-7003 off-season call (902) 543-4263
South Shore Tourism Association
P.O. Box 380, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J 2E0
Phone (902) 634-8844
Web site: www.ssta.com
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Bridgewater Public Library
(public access computers & email)
Ph: 902- 543-9222
Fax: 902-543-0514
E-mail: ansbs@nsbs@nsbs.library.ns.ca
Web site: http://ssrl.library.ns.ca
Bridgewater has over 200 active not for profit community organizations
and support groups including:
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Big Brother & Big Sisters
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K-40
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Kinsmen
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Masons
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Royal Canadian Legion
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Kiwanis
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Lions Club
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Rotary
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A more complete listing of community groups and service organizations
can be found at http://www.town.bridgewater.ns.ca/prgroups.htm.
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| Blessed Hope Baptist Church |
Salvation Army |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints |
Seventh-Day Adventist |
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church |
St Paul's Lutheran Church |
| Jehovah's Witnesses |
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic |
| Lighthouse Christian Fellowship |
United Baptist Church |
| New Life Christian Pentecostal |
United Church |
| Open Bible Church |
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