Bridgewater, with its stately homes on tree-lined streets, its friendly people and its unhurried pace, is located a protected 26 kilometres inland from the Atlantic Ocean on the banks of the beautiful LaHave River. The streams flowing down the hills to the LaHave provided great power possibilities for industry, and lumber mills in particular. The town offers visitors numerous services and conveniences, outstanding shopping, restaurants and accommodations, banks, a multiplex movie theatre, a regional hospital, museums, a public library, as well as peaceful parks, tranquil gardens and stimulating trails. Bridgewater also boasts wonderful recreational amenities, including golf courses, tennis courts, a curling club, an arena, a 400-metre track, playing fields and a public outdoor swimming pool.

The South Shore Exhibition, one of the oldest and largest summertime exhibitions in Nova Scotia, takes place near the end of July and is a combination of agricultural and livestock displays, craft shows, food booths, musical entertainment and an impressive midway.
Take a walk or jog along the scenic Centennial Trail, built along eight kilometres of abandoned CNR railway lines.
Visit Veterans’ Memorial Park, located in Brookside Cemetery and created by veterans.
DesBrisay Museum is one of Canada's oldest public museums. Explore the rich history, heritage and geography of Lunenburg County.
Wile Carding Mill Museum is an 1860 wool-carding mill with a working water-wheel, where costumed interpreters will take you back in time through the mill, much as it was in the 19th Century.
Home to the Annual Hank Snow Tribute, you might also be in the region when the Bluegrass groups come to play. Many fans come from miles around to enjoy this real treat.

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