Canada Day on the LaHave – Multicultural Festival
Date July 1, 2024
TIME 8:00am - 9:00pm
We’re excited to announce that plans are underway for the return of Canada Day on the LaHave on July 1, 2024!
The Town’s Canada Day on the LaHave Committee is extremely pleased to partner once again with the South Shore Multicultural Association, the Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce, and DesBrisay Museum to plan an outstanding day of fun and excitement, multicultural activities, great food, and so much more! We’re also excited to share information on all the other events taking place in and around our community to celebrate Canada.
The Multicultural Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Woodland Gardens, behind DesBrisay Museum.
The King Street Kitchen Party will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. on King Street in Downtown Bridgewater.
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Bob & The Boys Farm Market
Location: Lunenburg Region
Garden fresh produce, local vegetables and fruit in season, ice cream cones, dairy products, jams & jellies, hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, fertilizer, growing medium, seed potatoes, dragonfly pins, fudge, vegetable transplants, fresh bakery products, crafts, mats, yarn, lawn ornaments and more!
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Crescent Beach
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Please keep pets on leash. No camping permitted onsite.
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Strawberries
Raspberries
High Bush Blueberries (limited amounts)
*In season (varies depending on berry)
Civic Address: 15401 Highway 3 Hebbville NS
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No supervision at swim site.
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