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3About Bridgewater, NS
Bridgewater sits on the LaHave River about two hours from Halifax via Highway 103, with Route 3 offering a slower, more scenic drive along the shore. It's a natural stop for folks heading to Lunenburg or Mahone Bay, both under 20 km away, and Chester isn't much further. A few EV charging stations make it a handy break point if you're continuing down the South Shore. Come summer, the town hosts the South Shore Exhibition, known for its ox pulls and harness racing, one of the oldest fairs of its kind in the Maritimes.
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Bridgewater, NS is in Canada, at 44.370, -64.520 - about 16 km south-west of Mahone Bay, NS.
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What is the closest airport to Bridgewater, NS?
The closest airport to Bridgewater, NS is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, 116 km (about 1 h 40 min by car).