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Bridgewater
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Bridgewater is a scenic riverside town known as the 'Main Street of the South Shore' of Nova Scotia. It boasts a small-town charm, friendly locals, and access to both urban amenities and beautiful nature along the LaHave River.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
8,532
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
44.38°, -64.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,025
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
7.1°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
30.5°C
Record Low
-20.1°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1249 mm
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Upload
175 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
3
Parks
22
Transport
45
Walk Score
45
Footways
90.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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