Nearby Towns and Attractions
Secluded but not Remote
New Elm Estates is located just 15 to 20 minutes drive from Bridgewater, a major shopping and commercial area on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. In Bridgewater and surrounding area, you have many choices in grocery stores, banks, drug stores, restaurants, entertainment and other amenities. In the fall of 2012, the brand new, Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre – health and wellness centre will open featuring an NHL size arena, aquatic centre, and library.
Halifax Regional Municipality is the capital of the province, and a major economic centre in eastern Canada. With a population of over 400,000 in the municipal region, Halifax offers a wide range of commercial, entertainment, cultural, and educational services. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is just 1.5 hours away.
Towns, Sites, Parks, Events of Nova Scotia
One of the joys of living in Nova Scotia, is the diversity of sites to see, events to attend, places to experience. Within an hour’s drive (or two) of New Elm, you can enjoy activities that are – easy to get to, free or low cost!
Sample what Nova Scotia has to offer you by visiting the sites below:
Nova Scotia Tourism Sites – Things to See and Do
- Nova Scotia Tourism – Official Site
- Nova Scotia Come to Life – All about living, travelling, and doing business in Nova Scotia
- Southwest Nova Scotia Tourism – includes South Shore of Nova Scotia
- Lighthouse Route – on South Shore of Nova Scotia
- Mahone Bay – Tourism Site
- Queens County – Tourism
- Town of Bridgewater
- Town of Lunenburg – Tourism Site
- Town of Lunenburg – More to Explore
Nova Scotia Parks – Camping, Hiking, Beach Trips, Nature Trails
- Kejimkujik National Park – Camping, Hiking, Wilderness Camping
- Summerville Beach Provincial Park
- Thomas Raddell Provincial Park overlooking Port Joli Harbour
- Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct – Parks Canada – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site – Visitor Information
Cultural and Historical Sites
- National Historic Sites in Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society
- Nova Scotia Museum of Industry
- Nova Scotia Museums – Provincial
- Rossignol Cultural Centre Liverpool, Nova Scotia
- DesBrisay Museum, Bridgewater
Nova Scotia Webcams
View Long Cove Properties View Keddy Cove Properties
View Subdivision Plan View Map
Peggy's Cove Lighthouse at dusk. The most photographed lighthouse in Nova Scotia
Town of Bridgewater on the LaHave River - aerial view
Three Churches in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia - aerial view
Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival – creative scarecrows grace the lawns and streets of Mahone Bay
Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia - aerial view
Lunenburg Waterfront, Town of Lunenburg (established in 1753), UNESCO World Heritage Site
Halifax Waterfront – downtown Halifax from the water