Town of Bridgewater

09/15/2026

🎶 Join for our final Music on the Riverbank concert of the season, and help us kick off our 5th annual Harvest Moon Music Festival!

This Thursday, Collage takes the stage!

Collage is a South Shore Based vocal group assembled in 2005 under the name Sweet Harmony. The group has a large repertoire of Maritime and East Coast Music, along with many folk, jazz, “roots” and popular numbers that are international in nature.

Come down to Pijinuiskaq Park at 6:30 p.m. on September 17 to listen.

For more information visit: www.Bridgewater.ca/Music-on-the-Riverbank-2026

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, South Shore Centre

09/14/2026

The Regular Meeting of Bridgewater Town Council for Monday September 14, 2026. Mayor David Mitchell presiding. A complete document and agenda package can be found at www.bridgewater.ca/agenda

09/14/2026

Join us to harvest almonds at the Bridgewater Community Gardens and share in cultural dishes from around the world that feature the versatile nut! Come and enjoy or bring a dish from your culture to share that celebrates almonds or other nuts.
A harvest demonstration and almond sharing will take place as well as examples of other nuts grown around town in the Bridgewater parks as a part of the Bridgewater Community Garden plantings! A nutty event for all ages!

Saturday, September 26
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Aberdeen Green Park, 25 Elm Street, Bridgewater

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09/14/2026

Nova Scotia homeowners now have more time to share their experiences with extreme weather.

Click to complete our survey - https://tinyurl.com/y65tndh5

Tell us about how extreme weather like storms, flooding and weather-related issues like power outages have affected your home. Your feedback will help shape future home retrofit support programs.

09/12/2026

Join us tonight at the DesBrisay Museum!

🎉 You're invited! Join us tomorrow (September 12) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the DesBrisay Museum and Woodland Gardens for our Recreation & Culture Engagement Party!

We'll have food and fun drinks, conversation, and lots of activities for all-ages including a kids zone! We will share what we have learned from our community so far and you'll have a chance to share your thoughts and ideas about how you think we can best invest in recreation and culture in Bridgewater.

Can't make it? You can still participate!

Fill out our online survey and be entered into the draw for one of three $100 gift cards to a local restaurant or grocery store of your choice.

Visit bridgewater.ca/engage to learn more and take the survey.

09/11/2026

🎨 There's still time to sign up for Creative Crew Workshops!

Unleash your child's creativity! Join Amber Thompson for a 5-week youth art program.

During this fun-filled series of classes, participants will explore a range of different mediums including using fiber, sea glass and air-dry clay to create art.

Tuesdays, Sept 22 to Oct 20
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
DesBrisay Museum, 130 Jubilee Rd, Bridgewater

$100 / 5 weeks
Ages 8 - 13

Visit www.connect2rec.com, call 902-530-4100, or stop by the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre to register.

09/11/2026

📣 Town Council Meeting Monday September 14

Bridgewater Town Council will hold its next Regular Meeting on Monday September 14, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. These meetings are open to the public to attend and take place at Town Hall, which is located at 60 Pleasant Street.

Remember, if you can't attend the meeting in person but still want to keep up with what's going on, you can livestream the meeting on the Town of Bridgewater's page starting at about 5:55 p.m. You can also watch all archived meetings of Council on the Town's YouTube channel.

The complete agenda and document package for this meeting and all meetings of Town Council can be found at www.bridgewater.ca/agenda

09/11/2026

📣 There's still time to sign up for dance classes starting next week! We have three different options to choose from:

Country Line Dancing
Country Line Dancing is booming due to its community feel, easy steps, health benefits, and the joy of dancing to country music. Come enjoy a fun evening in a relaxed atmosphere and kick off your heels. No partner required.
Thursdays, September 17 to Nov. 5
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Modern Line Dancing
Modern Line Dancing is a fun mix of all kinds of different dance styles, rhythms and music like Salsa, Disco, Bollywood, Funk, Bachata, & Irish. This class is a great alternative to a fitness class for everyone that likes to dance!!
Thursdays, September 17 to Nov. 5
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Beginner Dance for Couples
Learn the most powerful and significant dances like Jive/Swing, Foxtrot, Slow Waltz and Cha Cha in a relaxed fun atmosphere to feel confident when you go out to a (public) dance! This class is a lot of fun! Bring a partner or come in a group! Singles can sign up conditionally, please contact us to be connected to the instructor.
Thursdays, September 17 to Nov. 5
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Visit www.connect2rec.com or call 902-530-4100 to register.

*New location for all classes: Bridgewater Fire Hall at 81 Dominion St.
All sessions are $80 for 8 weeks

09/11/2026

🎉 You're invited! Join us tomorrow (September 12) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the DesBrisay Museum and Woodland Gardens for our Recreation & Culture Engagement Party!

We'll have food and fun drinks, conversation, and lots of activities for all-ages including a kids zone! We will share what we have learned from our community so far and you'll have a chance to share your thoughts and ideas about how you think we can best invest in recreation and culture in Bridgewater.

Can't make it? You can still participate!

Fill out our online survey and be entered into the draw for one of three $100 gift cards to a local restaurant or grocery store of your choice.

Visit bridgewater.ca/engage to learn more and take the survey.

09/11/2026

Join us on September 19 and 20 for the 3rd annual Pijinuiskaq Paddle Festival!

Don't miss the Parade of Paddlers where dozens of people in kayaks, canoes and on SUPs will paddle from Bridgewater to Miller Point Peace Park for a BBQ! This free event will be a fun experience for paddlers of all levels. It's a great way to experience Pijinuiskaq (the LaHave River). The paddle will start and end at Shipyards Landing.

On Saturday September 19, try your hand at Big Canoe (10 person) Paddling between 2-4pm from Pijinuiskaq Park during Harvest Moon Music Festival.

Or plan to join Cape LaHave Adventures on September 19th for a guided, full-day, paddle among the Cape LaHave Islands! Spaces are limited and registration is required.

Pijinuiskaq Paddle Fest is proudly presented by Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia, Cape LaHave Adventures, Town of Bridgewater, and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg. We look forward to seeing you out on the water, or along the shoreline cheering paddlers along!

For more details and to register visit: https://ckns.ca/pijinuiskaq-paddle-fest-2026/