Bridgewater, Nova Scotia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bridgewater
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Town
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Main Street of the South Shore
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 Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Location in Nova Scotia
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Nova Scotia |
| County | Lunenburg County |
| Founded | 1812 |
| Incorporated | February 13, 1899 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Bridgewater Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Town | 13.61 km2 (5.25 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 13.63 km2 (5.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation
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22.11 m (72.54 ft) |
| Population
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| • 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
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| Area code(s) | 902 & 782 |
| Telephone Exchange | 212, 298, 521, 523, 527, 529, 530, 541, 543, 553 |
| Highways |  Hwy 103 Trunk 3 Trunk 10 Route 331 Route 325 |
| Median Earnings | $40,123 |
| NTS Map | 021A07 |
| GNBC Code | CAFBR |
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Bridgewater is a town located in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The LaHave River flows right through the town. Bridgewater is the biggest town in the South Shore area.
Many people visit the South Shore region for tourism. Bridgewater is also a busy place for businesses and factories. A major employer in the town is a Michelin tire factory. The town got its name from a bridge built over the LaHave River a long time ago.
History of Bridgewater
The first house in Bridgewater was built in 1812 by Ralph Hotchkiss. The town officially became a "corporation" in 1899. This means it gained the right to govern itself. This happened soon after a big fire destroyed the entire downtown area.
For most of the 1900s, the town's economy relied on forestry. There was a large wood mill in the middle of town. The Halifax and Southwestern Railway had an important train station in Bridgewater. A company called "Acadia Marine Engine Company" was also based here. They made engines for fishing boats.
What Bridgewater is Like Today
Bridgewater is a lively town with many things to see and do. It is known as the "Main Street of the South Shore." The town has parks, a marina, and a skate park for everyone to enjoy.
Images for kids
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In January 1899 a fire devastated the downtown core
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Bridgewater Skate Park, located on York Street, opened in 2018.
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The Bridgewater Marina, located on the east side of the LaHave River, opposite Shipyards Landing.
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