Distances to Nearby Centres
Eagle Ridge Green is about 90 minutes from Halifax and Stanfield International Airport.
We're only about 1/2 hour to Greenwood or Berwick in the Annapolis Valley. These small towns provide all essential services, such as grocery stores, banks, post offices, department stores and so on.
Kentville is 20 minutes further up the Annapolis Valley and just past Kentville is New Minas which is the center of shopping in the Valley. There is a large Regional Hospital at Kentville.
In the opposite direction in about 45 minutes one comes to the South Shore and Bridgewater, the major shopping destination of this area. Bridgewater also has a Regional Hospital.
Closer to EAGLE RIDGE GREEN are the small towns/villages of New Ross and New Germany. Essential shops and services can be found in these communities.
Closest of all, about 5 minutes away is Bordens In The Woods.
Roads, Schools, Mail
All roads are paved, except for the last kilometer. These roads are well maintained in winter and in summer.
For people planning year round residence, children are bussed to the local schools in New Germany. There are also public Francophone schools (P-12) in Greenwood to the north and Blockhouse to the south, and a private Waldorf School (Kindergarten to Grade 6) in Blockhouse.
Mail delivery will most likely be to the entrance of EAGLE RIDGE GREEN and once there are 6 people wanting delivery the post office will place a large mail box with compartments.
About the Annapolis Valley and the South Shore
The Annapolis Valley is famous
for its farmlands and orchards and great beauty. It is formed by the
North Mountain, a low range of ancient volcanoes which overlooks the
Bay of Fundy, and the escarpment of the Southern Uplands, usually referred
to as the South Mountain.
Many local farm markets are a source of fresh produce and often feature arts and crafts as well. Highway 1 through the valley becomes the Main Street of every town it passes through and is called the longest Main Street in the world. Museums, arts and crafts, fine dining, theatre and myriad places of interest are to be found here.
The South Shore of Nova Scotia is in the opposite direction. In Lunenburg
County there is a triangle of little towns each with its own flavour.
Bridgewater is the commercial center of this area. Lunenburg has been
designated a World Heritage Site, with its old world German atmosphere
and active waterfront featuring many shops and eateries, just across
the harbour from the golf course. Mahone Bay has many delightful cafés
and restaurants and unique shops, and is a great tourist destination.
The South Shore has many white sand beaches and is renowned for swimming, sea kayaking and boating opportunities.
Local History and Heritage
About 25 minutes from Eagle Ridge you can visit the past at the Parkdale Maplewood Community Museum. See how people used to survive and even thrive in this area.