Bridgewater prides itself on its reputation of a nationally and internationally recognized sustainable community and a leader in municipal green practices in Atlantic Canada. In 2014, the community was awarded the Efficiency Nova Scotia Bright Business Award for excellence in energy management, and in 2019, the town won Canada’s first Smart Cities Challenge, solidifying its reputation for engaging businesses and residents alike to find new ways to be energy conscious and to live more responsibly.
In 2024, the Town of Bridgewater won the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Award, a very prestigious recognition of the town’s work on reducing energy poverty on a national scale.
Bridgewater boasts sprawling parks and green spaces, offering a true connection to nature within a bustling and vibrant town. The 8-kilometer Centennial Trail, Shipyards Landing, King Street Court, Mariners Landing, and Pijinuiskaq Park are among the gems that provide breathtaking views of the LaHave River.
Modern and energy efficient facilities such as the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Center (LCLC), home to Clearwater Seafoods Arena, the Margaret Hennigar Public Library, and the BMO Financial Group Aquatic Center, complement sites that honor Bridgewater's heritage, including the DesBrisay Museum and the Wile Carding Mill.
Culturally, Bridgewater embraces a number of annual events reflecting the diversity in the community and paying tribute to vibrant art, local music, the region’s centuries-old agricultural history and so much more.
