The 'Friendly Town' - aka Bridgetown is in Nova Scotia, nestled in the beautiful Annapolis Valley.

The town is rich in history and was a successful wooden shipbuilding area during the 19th century, accounting for many grand homes; it was incorporated in 1897, celebrating its 100th year of incorporation in 1997.

Bridgetown (pop. approx 1,000) is located along the Annapolis River in Nova Scotia's Annapolis County and its claim to being the 'friendly town' is solidified when people stop to greet each other on every corner.

The Bridgetown area boasts of outstanding recreational facilities, including an arena, a swimming pool, a curling club, a lawn bowling club, tennis courts, soccer and ball fields, a riverfront park, an 18-hole golf course and a provincial park. Each summer Bridgetown plays host to a triathlon, which draws competitors from throughout Atlantic Canada.