Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Bridgewater is a town in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The LaHave River runs through the town. Bridgewater is the largest town in the South Shore region. A lot of the South Shore's economy is based on tourism. Bridgewater is also a commercial and industrial center. One of the main employers is a Michelin tire plant. The town was named after the bridge built over the LaHave River.
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| Coordinates: 44°22′12″N 64°31′12″W / 44.37000°N 64.52000°WCoordinates: 44°22′12″N 64°31′12″W / 44.37000°N 64.52000°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Nova Scotia |
| County | Lunenburg County |
| Founded | 1812 |
| Incorporated | February 13, 1899 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Bridgewater Town Council |
| • Mayor | David Mitchell |
| • CAO | Ken Smith |
| • MLA | Mark Furey (L) |
| • MP | Bernadette Jordan (L) |
| Area | |
| • Town | 13.61 km2 (5.25 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 13.63 km2 (5.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation (2016) | 22.11 m (72.54 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Town | 8,532 |
| • Density | 625.9/km2 (1,621/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 8,532 |
| • Urban density | 625.97/km2 (1,621.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (ADT) |
| Postal code | B4V |
| Telephone Exchange | 212, 298, 521, 523, 527, 529, 530, 541, 543, 553 |
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| Median Earnings* | $40,123 |
| NTS Map | 021A07 |
| GNBC Code | CAFBR |
| Website | www |
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The first house in Bridgewater was built in 1812 by Ralph Hotchkiss.[1] The town was incorporated in 1899.[2] This was shortly after a fire in Bridgewater which burned the entire downtown area. For much of the 20th century, the town's economy depended on forestry. There was a large wood mill in the center of town. The Nova Scotia Central Railway and later the Halifax and Southwestern Railway had a central hub at Bridgewater. The "Acadia Marine Engine Company" was based in Bridgewater. It made engines for fishing boats.
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia Media
In January 1899 a fire devastated the downtown core
A view from the west bank of the LaHave River midway between the two bridges.
Bridgewater Skate Park, located on York Street, opened in 2018.
The Bridgewater Marina, located on the east side of the LaHave River, opposite Shipyards Landing.
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References
- ↑ "Town History and Background". Town of Bridgewater. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- ↑ "Bridgewater". Historica Canada. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
Other websites
Media related to Bridgewater, Nova Scotia at Wikimedia Commons
