Apple Capital of Nova Scotia
The
rural Town of Berwick (pop. 2454) welcomes you into the heart of Nova
Scotia's Annapolis Valley. Our community is swaddled between the slopes
of two glacial ridges, locally known as the North and South Mountains.
Historically, Berwick has been a pivot in the province's apple
industry. Indeed, the town is known as Nova Scotia's Apple Capital.
Orchards, but also farms, vineyards, and forests, envelope the town,
making for an idyllic rural setting. Rural, however, does not mean
sleepy. Our citizens are engaged, active in local charities, community
groups and churches. We also boast a dynamic community of innovative
entrepreneurs, artists, and athletes. 
Shipping fruit, 1910, Berwick (postcard courtesy Murray Saunders)
Berwick
is 75 minutes or so from the city of Halifax and about 15 minutes from
the Bay of Fundy. Our friendly, small-town atmosphere make it a great
destination to shop, to visit or to live. The town's roots describe a
colonial history and you can read about it in Pat Hampsey's and Anne
McKenna's book, Exit 15: A History of Berwick (2007).
Berwick's layout is well planned; at its centre is the
commercial/retail area, with radiating streets populated by both
stately heritage homes and attractive subdivisions, parks and
playgrounds. At the perimeter are the town's industries - food
processing plants serving the Valley's farms as well as other
businesses serving differenct markets. Berwick exudes an unassuming,
cozy atmosphere that beckons. Come, relax, and enjoy life.
In recent years, Berwick has become known as "The Small Town with a Lot to Offer". We've preserved the authenticity of our "smallness" but we pride ourselves on offering many places to shop, dine, exercise, and be entertained! With two top flight Bed & Breakfast locations in the Town, Berwick is the ideal spot to spend a week-end away.
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