Wile Carding Mill Museum

242 Victoria Road
Bridgewater, NS
Open June through September
Monday-Saturday, 9:30am-5:30pm
Sunday, 1:30-5:30pm

Wile Carding Mill is the only survivor of an early industrial park that included seven small workplaces. From 1860 to 1968, this water-powered mill lightened the workload for Nova Scotian farm families by carding a week’s worth of wool in one hour! See the very machine that revolutionized carding in the area and imagine the clatter as it prepared wool for bedding and spinning. Step outside and picture the line of ox carts that would wait patiently as women operators processed loads of sheep fleece. Wile Carding Mill’s overshot waterwheel still turns in its tranquil setting on Sandy Brook,

Westcote Bell Pottery and Studio

Westcote Bell Pottery was established in 1983 in a small rural village South of London, England. Co-founders Vaughan Smith and Jacqueline M. Cohen are a husband and wife team. They both taught school for 5 years until they returned to the United States in 1985. Their move to Mansfield, Ohio, where they set up a new studio lasted two years. Jacqueline then started a masters program at Ohio State University in Columbus. Vaughan set up a new studio in German Village, Columbus , Ohio. Their new studio thrived and expanded, they sold through 100 galleries and museums, while exhibiting in craft shows across the Eastern United States. In 1994 they moved to a small rural village called High Falls in New York State, 90 miles north of Manhattan. They moved into a 200 year old Eyebrow colonial and built a studio/gallery. After 14 years the gallery and studio have been expanded to include a separate kiln building to house a large gas kiln, and there are now three showrooms. The original showroom displays the functional tableware and gifts, Jacqueline has a separate showroom to display her paintings and children’s book illustrations, the third is for the sinks, tiles and mirrors.

Village Nursery

The glory of gardening starts with us.

Village Nursery boasts three regular sized greenhouses open to the public. They hold annual, vegetables and perennial transplants and our “Dazee Dome”, which is a 72’ x 72’ house, holds our potted plants, baskets and ready to go patio containers. We receive lots of rave reviews about the great show of colour, especially in the “Dome” which makes the effort all worthwhile.

Sattler’s Stained Glass Studio Ltd.

Sattler’s Stained Glass Studio is your fabrication and restoration studio of stained glass with over 40 years of experience.
With traditional and contemporary designs there are limitless possibilities to express your personal style for your home.
We provide professional consultation services for churches and other heritage buildings for their restoration and new window design needs.

Jan March Antiques

4863 Hwy 331 Crescent Beach

Open:  May Holiday Weekend to Labour Day
Thursday through Sunday, 10am-5pm. Chance/Appt.

Specialties:  NS hooked mats, NS furniture and smalls, pre-Victorian porcelain and smalls

Gone To Pieces Puzzles & Gallery Canvas Images

We are located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia at Riverport. We are inspired by the environment and able to capture unique interpretations of the wonderful land and seascapes that surround us – from the old world charm of the Town of Lunenburg (UNESCO World Heritage site) to Peggy’s Cove and inland to the Annapolis Valley and indeed far beyond around the world!

DesBrisay Museum

130 Jubilee Road
Bridgewater, NS
Open Year Round
Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, 1:00pm-5:00pm

DesBrisay Museum is one of the oldest community history museums in Canada, consisting of a permanent Heritage Gallery, a changing Community Exhibit Centre, Visible Storage and Folk Art Gallery, Research Centre, and Gift Shop.  In its back yard are a duck pond, walking trails, and grassy parkland!

We offer a wide range of experiences and services for our visitors. With interactive exhibits, programs, puzzles and activities, kids enjoy learning about history while our older audiences appreciate the trip down memory lane, programming, guest speakers, books on local history, and photographs. Trinkets and Treasures Gift Shop offers unique gifts, keepsakes, historic photos and reproductions from our Collection.

Bull Run Trail

This 24 km trail connects to the Centennial Trail in the Town of Bridgewater and to the Region of Queens.  This trail features a covered bridge in the community of Hebbville along with various restaurants and services along the route.  Parking is available at access points along the trail.  Access includes hikers, bicycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles, skies, and horses. 

Beaches and more in Lunenburg Region

If the beaches in Nova Scotia had a VIP list, Hirtle’s Beach would be near the top.

Bethany B & B

Victorian Style Orphans home with 4 air conditioned rooms (2 Double, 2 Queen, 1 Bridal Suite). 
Private 3 piece or 4 piece bath (airjet tubs). 
Rooms equipped with internet access and computers jacks.
TV in guest lounge.  Laundry service available.  In-room massage therapy available. 
Designated smoking area.  Pet on premises; no pets please.

Best Western Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre

Newly constructed in July 2010, the Best Western Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre offers a personal touch with modern, pet-friendly, non-smoking accommodations just minutes from Bridgewater’s Town Center and with convenient access to some of Nova Scotia’s most renowned cultural and scenic landmarks.  Each beautifully appointed guest room at the Best Western Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre features modern décor, lush linens, refrigerator, in-room movies and high-speed Internet. During your stay you will also receive free parking and a freshly made hot buffet breakfast to ensure a great start to each day. Other hotel amenities include an indoor heated swimming pool with corkscrew waterslide, hot tub and exercise facility. The hotel also comes fully equipped with a 24-hour business center, meeting facilities that can accommodate up to 300 people and an on-site restaurant where guests will enjoy a variety of delicious dishes.

OPENING JULY 2010