Bear River Heritage Museum

An Old Postcard Looking West at Bear River, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

The Bear River Heritage Museum is located in the town of Bear River. It is operated by the Bear River Historical Society which is the oldest established officially registered society for the preservation of Bear River's heritage. They are a volunteer group who treasure the memories of the past and are devoted to saving the heritage of the village.

History of Bear River

Over 100 guides would pitch tents on Battery Point in Digby to take part in the Nova Scotia Guides Association competitions.

1922, August 31 the Berwick Register reports a three pound "Rome Beauty" apple, the largest apple ever grown on record.

People of legal drinking age had to obtain a "script" from the Doctor and get it filled at a local vendor to purchase their booze during the 1920's and 30's.

The Nova Scotia Hurricane of 1873 drifted south of Nova Scotia on August 26. It was a devastating hurricane that killed over 600. It destroyed over 1,200 boats and over 900 homes and businesses.

A popular Maritime saying is "Red sky at night - sailors delight; but red sky in morning - sailors take warning."

If someone is "flying off the handle" it means they are loosing their temper.

For many years the large, slow moving rodent, porcupines were a protected species in Nova Scotia.

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