A similar drive in the opposite direction will take you to Lawrencetown, Annapolis County, where state of the art training is available at the College of Geographic Sciences. Do enquire about educational opportunities. We'll be pleased to assist you. A comprehensive Adult Education program is conducted in the evenings at both secondary schools. For the youngest members of the community, there are six pre-school facilities to choose from.
Ambulance service is readily available, as are the services of several modern clinics.
Pharmacies are located throughout the town, and two veterinary hospitals offer full medical services for all types of animals. Bridgewater has twelve churches representing several denominations. Most of these have clubs, auxiliaries, events and activities which further enrich the life of the town. The town has its own police force, emergency measures organization, and an outstanding, fully-equipped and trained volunteer fire department. One of the most vigorously growing sectors in the economy of Bridgewater is the retail sector.