Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia

Cole Harbour is situated 6 kilometers east of the central business district of Dartmouth and takes its name from
Cole Harbour, a natural harbour fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The community is adjacent to and immediately east of the former city boundary of Dartmouth; prior to municipal amalgamation and the creation of the Halifax Regional Municipality in 1995, Cole Harbour was an unincorporated village within the Municipality of the County of Halifax.

The centre of Cole Harbour is at the intersection of Forest Hills Parkway and Route 207 (Cole Harbour Road).Highway 107 is easily accessible from the Forest Hills Parkway and Cole Harbour becomes Portland Street linking the community to Downtown Dartmouth and Highway 111.

Cole Harbour Place is a focal point of the community and is one of the finest independently run facilities in Nova Scotia. It caters to all sorts of activities including,Aquatics, Athletics, Skating and Yoga.

Located on the south-west corner of where Poplar Drive meets Otago Drive is the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum, a community museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting Cole Harbour’s agricultural past. The Rose and Kettle Tearoom has been the heart of the Farm Museum for over 20 years. The menu is a blend of old English influences, Nova Scotia favourites, and recipes from old Cole Harbour kitchens, all created from scratch and using the Farm garden’s own produce

Notable People from Cole Harbour:

Sidney Crosby, National Hockey League Triple Gold Club
member, All-Star and 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist
Mike Clattenburg, Film director, writer and creator of
Trailer Park Boys
TJ Grant, UFC Lightweight fighter
Craig Hillier, Professional hockey player
Nathan MacKinnon, Professional hockey player
John Paul Tremblay, Actor, Trailer Park Boys
Robb Wells, Actor, Trailer Park Boys
Morgan Williams, International rugby player

(Some of the Many) Area Schools:

• Auburn Drive High School
• Cole Harbour District High School
• Astral Drive Elementary School
• Sir Robert Borden Junior High School
• Astral Drive Junior High School

Centreville, Nova Scotia

The community of Centreville is located on Route 359,which heads towards the North Mountain and is minutes away from the magnificent Bay of Fundy and the quaint fishing village of Hall’s Harbour. This friendly, safe community is a one-hour drive from Halifax and boasts a municipal sewer system and reasonable housing prices and tax rates

The central location of this family-oriented community makes for easy access to the towns of Kentville and Wolfville and the village of New Minas, and hence fine dining, live theater, Acadia University, shopping malls,and an excellent medical facility and services.

Centreville has a beautiful park with walking trails, a play ground, and well-equipped baseball and soccer fields.For golf enthusiasts there is Eagle Crest, a scenic 18-hole golf course. The Charles MacDonald Concrete Museum of Centreville is an interesting display of folk art in concrete.

DSCF0006The Centreville Community Hall is well used by the Centreville District Community Development Association (CDCDA), the Good Neighbour Club, Pins and Needles, and other community social and youth groups. The Good Neighbour Club hosts the “BIG Breakfast” every third Saturday, except July, August, October and December.

Local Area attractions include:

• Miner’s Marsh – A popular nature trail
• Cape Split Trail – One of Nova Scotia’s most famous coastal views
• Prescott House Museum
• Ross Farm Heritage Museum
• The Tangled Garden – Beautiful gardens and tasty treats!

Local Schools:

• Aldershot Elementary School
• Kings County Academy
• Glooscap Elementary School
• Port Williams Elementary School
• Nova Scotia Community College – Kingstec Campus

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Bridgewater is a thriving town nestled in the heart of the LaHave River Valley. Known as the “Main Street of the South Shore”, Bridgewater offers numerous amenities including restaurants,accommodations, a traditional main street as well as a bustling mall, banks, regional hospital,parks, museums and recreational facilities.

Bridgewater is a beautiful town of tree lined streets, friendly people, ample amenities, and an unhurried pace.The commercial hub of the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Bridgewater offers outstanding shopping opportunities. Despite its concentration on retail and commercial services, Bridgewater also offers wonderful recreational amenities including a championship golf course, curling club, arena, beautiful beaches only minutes away, playing fields, and a trail system that spans the entire Town. In addition, there are several beautiful parks for those who enjoy more leisurely recreational pursuits. Bridgewater offers an excellent quality of life with a first-rate regional hospital, quality schools, and a low crime rate. Bridgewater boasts a great variety of architectural styles and features, which are generally not noticeable at first glance. Its merchants, entrepreneurs, and professionals created many homes of magnificent construction and craftsmanship.

Development is abundant. Unprecedented amounts of residential and commercial ventures aim to attract and support the population in their golden years. The hospitality sector is also jockeying to get in position for the continued growth of Bridgewater, and renovations,expansions and new construction are a daily activity.

Area Schools:

Bridgewater Elementary School
Park View Education Centre
South Shore District School

Black Point, Nova Scotia

Black Point is the closest community in the Ten Beaches area to Metropolitan Halifax, just 25 minutes away. Black Point Beach is the first of the Ten Beaches you will come to when traveling southwest on Highway 3, after taking Exit 5 at Tantallon.

Black Point is believed to have been given its name because its land mass appear black from outside of St. Margaret’s Bay. Original land grants were given in 1786, but it was not until the 19th century that the community began to take shape. Black’s Point first post office opened in 1867. A new school opened in 1879 and, United Baptist Church was dedicated in 1898.

Today, the fire station and community hall are focal points of the community, where community suppers and social events are held. The village also boasts some antique and craft shops, and has two sand beaches, the Black Point Beach and The Puddle Beach.

Although not as sandy as some of the other Ten Beaches, the Black Point Beach is a popular spot for snorkelling. Snorkelling from this beach, one can discover a whole array of marine life, from lobsters and crabs to eels and various kinds of rock fish. At low tide, the beach is also a pleasant place for swimming.

For a tiny little beach, Puddle Beach sure has a lot of admirers. A tiny little strip of sand, maybe 100 feet in length, this well-protected beach is a fun place for kids. The water swishes back and forth from the sea into a stream that comes from a small freshwater body of water across Highway 3, known as “The Puddle.” This popular little spot in Black Point is a great connection point to the St. Margaret’s Bay Trail, where you can hike or bike. Within a short bike ride, you can easily access three or four beaches in the area in a short period of time. A picturesque little trellis bridge, along the trail, goes right over The Puddle. There are picnic tables there, making it a fun spot to visit.

Area Schools:

Shatford Memorial (PR-06)
Five Bridges (07-09)
Sir John A. MacDonald (10-112)