Bridgewater is a town in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada, situated at the navigable limit of the LaHave River. With a population of 8,790 recorded in the 2021 census, Bridgewater stands as the largest town in the South Shore region of Nova Scotia.
Location and Geography
The town sits at the point where the LaHave River reaches its navigable limit, a geographic feature that has long defined Bridgewater’s position within the surrounding landscape. This location places the town within Lunenburg County, one of the historic counties along Nova Scotia’s South Shore.
The South Shore’s Largest Town
Bridgewater holds the distinction of being the largest town in the South Shore region of Nova Scotia. The 2021 census recorded a population of 8,790 residents, reflecting the town’s role as a significant centre within this part of the province. Its position in Lunenburg County places it among a number of communities along Nova Scotia’s southwestern coastline.
The LaHave River
The LaHave River is a defining geographical feature of Bridgewater, with the town located precisely at the river’s navigable limit. This relationship between the town and the LaHave River has shaped Bridgewater’s identity as a community within the broader context of Lunenburg County and the South Shore region of Nova Scotia.