Bridgewater

Bridgewater is a town in South Shore region of Nova Scotia, at the navigable limit of the LaHave River. With a population of 8,790 (2021), Bridgewater is the largest town in the area.

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Map of Bridgewater (Nova Scotia)

Priding itself as "The Main Street of the South Shore," Bridgewater has long been established as the primary commercial and professional service centre in the southern half of the province. The community boasts a diverse local economy, as well as larger national and international employers.

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By car edit

Bridgewater is about 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Halifax on Highway 103, take exits 12 or 13.

By bus edit

Maritime Bus, toll-free: +1-800-575-1807, info@maritimebus.com. Operates an inter-regional bus service between destinations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Its route between Halifax and Lunenburg includes a stop in Bridgewater. (updated Jan 2023)

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Wile Carding Mill

44.36795-64.512161 DesBrisay Museum, 130 Jubilee Road, ☏ +1 902-543-4033, museum@bridgewater.ca. Tu-Sa 1-5PM. (updated Jan 2023)
44.3763-64.532052 Wile Carding Mill, 242 Victoria Road, ☏ +1 902-543-8233, wile.mill@bridgewater.ca. (updated Jan 2023)

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44.328611-64.5319441 Fancy Lake Provincial Park, 854 Conquerall Mills Road, Conquerall Mills, parkinfo@novascotia.ca. Fancy Lake Provincial Park is a small picnic park on the shores of Fancy Lake in Conquerall Mills on the South Shore. The park offers a lunch stop and an opportunity for a swim in fresh water and to explore the area’s wildlife. Other park activities include canoeing, kayaking, and sport fishing. (updated Jan 2023)
44.40141-64.505362 Osprey Ridge Golf Club, 492 Harold Whynot Road, ☏ +1 902-514-7620, adospreyridge@gmail.com. (updated Jan 2023)
44.46619-64.616233 LaHave River Trail, Trailhead: 140 Wentzell Road, Wentzell Lake (13 km N of Bridgewater on Trunk 10). (updated Jan 2023)
44.37078-64.563894 Splashifax, 28 East Hebb Lane, Wileville (4 km W of Bridgewater on Route 325), ☏ +1 902-293-8390. (updated Jan 2023)

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King Street is Bridgwater's main street. Located along the LaHave River, it has some small boutique shops.

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44.37725-64.515461 Bridgewater Local Public House, 421 LaHave Street (Bridgewater Mall), ☏ +1 902-543-1286. Dining Room: M-Sa 11AM-8PM, Su noon-8PM; Bar: M-Sa 10AM-10PM, Su noon-10PM. (updated Jan 2023)
44.38091-64.522832 Fancy Pants Cafe, 807 King Street, ☏ +1 902-530-2548. M-F 7:30AM-4PM, Sa-Su 9AM-3PM. (updated Jan 2023)
44.3791-64.520533 Jac's Burgers and Shakes, 668 King Street, ☏ +1 902-523-5036. Tu-Th 11AM-8PM, F-Sa 9AM-8PM, Su 9AM-7PM. (updated Jan 2023)
44.37697-64.518164 La Casetta, 513 King Street, ☏ +1 902-530-5320, lacasetta724@gmail.com. (updated Jan 2023)
44.380462-64.517165 Waves Seafood & Grill, 28 Davison Drive (Eastside Plaza), ☏ +1 902-543-2020. M-F 11AM-9PM Sa-Su 9AM-9PM. (updated Jan 2023)

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44.37635-64.517491 King Street Beer Company, 463 King Street, ☏ +1 902-541-4757, info@kingstreetbeer.ca. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. (updated Jan 2023)
44.38024-64.521552 River Pub, 750 King Street, ☏ +1 902-543-1100. M-Sa 11AM-11PM. (updated Jan 2023)

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44.38744-64.507411 Argyll Inn, 324 Aberdeen Road, ☏ +1 902-527-1725. (updated Jan 2023)
44.40013-64.539592 Best Western Plus, 527 Highway 10, ☏ +1 902-530-0101, toll-free: +1-800-780-7234. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jan 2023)
44.36987-64.527583 Bridgewater Hotel, 35 High Street, ☏ +1 902-543-8171, toll-free: +1-800-565-8171, admin@bridgewaterhotel.ca. (updated Jan 2023)
44.38606-64.516444 Days Inn, 50 North Street, ☏ +1 902-543-7131, toll-free: +1-800-329-7466. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jan 2023)

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Bridgewater and Lunenburg District Visitor Information Centre, 125 Cornwall Road, Blockhouse (near Hwy 103 exit 11), ☏ +1 902-530-4677. (updated Jan 2023)

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Routes through Bridgewater

Yarmouth ← Liverpool ←	W E	→ Mahone Bay → Halifax
Yarmouth ← Liverpool ←	W E	→ Lunenburg → Halifax

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