Denton researches the natural and human history of the river, photographed it, interviewed many stakeholders, and tried to capture the river perspective. Bear river heritage museum bear river historical society. Flowing from south to north, it is 40 kilometres 25 mi long from its headwaters to its discharge into the annapolis basin, some 6 kilometres 3. Beaver river is a small neighbouring village just north of port maitland and like port maitland has a history that has been seen just as a name on a map. Our tidal village of 800 straddles the dynamic bear river, nova scotia, canada. It is rumoured that prince henry sinclair was in the area in 98. A listing of published materials on the history of nova scotia. Bear river, ns real estate homes for sale in bear river, nova scotia royal lepage has complete real estate listings for bear river. The 5 best things to do in bear river updated 2020.
Mikmaq heritage and cultural centre bear river first nation. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. The area surrounding the mouth of the river, called by the micmacs, cajjeboogwek flowing through a wilderness was not permanently settled until 1785 though the aboriginal people certainly camped in the area and there is a. Hill provide a comprehensive catalogue of nova scotias flora.
Beaver river, nova scotia, a history of neighbouring. Coordinates bear river is a small village situated at the head of the tidewaters of the bear the river itself is the border between the annapolis and digby counties of nova scotia and thus, splits the village so that half the village is in annapolis county and the other half in digby county. Bear river history prehistory native mikmaq people inhabited this scenic glacial valley many thousands of years before the arrival of the europeans and. History the invention of the steam engine in 1765 triggered the start of the industrial revolution. A handbook to british columbia and vancouver island. The museum features displays of the shipbuilding industry.
Mike parker was born and raised in bear river, nova scotia, a village steeped in guiding lore. It had that perfect cottage feel right by the river. A story of the petitcodiac river its various roles from the. Bear river b of t, bear river bargains and books, bear river legion, bear river nova scotia, emily hurlock, ginny hurlock, kelly foxton, miriam cuthill, pool tournaments, rick jacques, robert foster, the bare canvas gallery, visitor information center. Just click on any listing below to view complete details, photos, tours and more. Captain amasa churchill sears a plymouth sea captain carries the flag to the near and far. The 5 best things to do in bear river for travel after. See the gazetteer for location information and history of places within the county. For more than a year we suspended publication in an attempt to bring some calm to the village. Lacey bowers fred robarharlow angela meuse jordan peck. Mike is affiliated with the gorsebrook research institute for atlantic canada studies at saint marys university as a research associate. The most recent pamphlet we can find written by a resident of bear river about the village is history and stories of bear river, the switzerland of nova scotia. A fight in the nova scotia village of bear river over a controversial tellall gossip blog has escalated to the point where some residents are now asking for a federal law to protect them. Found 32 streets in bear river nova scotia, canada.
Various wood articles were produced at bear river in the 1800s and early 1900s. Historic black nova scotia is a comprehensive yet concise new look at this important part of nova scotias history, covering the whole period of black settlement, from the eighteenth century to the late twentieth century, and every black community in the province. This portrait of our village was made by awardwinning bear river filmmaker, tim wilson. Find bear river in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Although we found mention of bear river during our research, we really dont have any information about it. Inland they hunted abundant wild game, including caribou. Aboriginal resources nova scotia first nation directory mikes mikmaq page this site has a good history of the tribe and allows you to search the mikmaq portrait collection archives public archives of nova scotia copies of the civil registration of births and deaths from 1864 to 1877, and marriages from 1864 to about 1910 are available at the public archives of nova scotia. Experience the bear river tidal village tides rise to a maximum of 17 feet approx. Bear river bargains and books bear river nova scotia. Church church of scotland coal colchester colonies commenced congregation council court david descendants district donald east river erected farm feet fire fishers grant fraser french george glasgow government governor ground halifax harbour harris. We are located six kilometers inland on a tidal river of the bay of fundy.
Based on a lifetime of research, this fully illustrated volume features nova. Prehistory native mikmaq people inhabited this scenic glacial valley many thousands of years before the arrival of the europeans. With great amenities and rooms for every budget, compare and book your fall river hotel today. It is intended to provide a framework in which the significant natural history resources of the province can be understood, managed and interpreted. Acadians acres american annapolis appeared appointed arms arrived assembly attack august battery belcher boston british brought called canada cape captain carried chief chignecto colonel colonies command cornwallis council court dated deputies directed duty enemy england english families fire force fort four france french garrison give given. This wonderful glimpse of the village, complete with photos, was written in may,1977. But the subject of his latest book, frontier town, bear river, nova scotia. Find your new real estate listing quickly and with confidence. W bear river is a small village situated at the head of the tidewaters of the bear river. We promote, protect and display the heritage and history of the bear river area. Search results for house for sale bear river, nova scotia, canada. The village of bear river which today calls itself the tidal village is situated near the. Recently i have received some very interesting information and images about beaver river of time gone by, and wish to thank keith perry of beaver.
We have done a cursory search and if its a community, we havent been able to find any evidence that it. Lahave river books sits down with syr ruus, one of our favourite local authors, in conversation with sylvia gunnery. I love new york city, and reading about its history. I have the book the history of annapolis county nova scotia and have spent many hours trying to link him to. His photographs, printed as crisp duotones, carry us downstream, ultimately to big questions, begging to be answered soon, about what we should and can make of the bear river. According to the societys act of nova scotia, notice of general meetings must be posted publicly ten days prior to the meeting. Illustrated with gisgenerated distribution maps and fullcolour photographs, these colleagues and friends offer a series of identification keys, a glossary, discussion of plant. Mike parker has been researching and writing about his native province of nova scotia and its people for thirty years. Scotland, middlesex county, ontario, and little mountain, near winnipeg, manitoba. Call 9024671211 the museum features displays of the shipbuilding industry. This 4 bedroom house in bear river nova scotia is for sale at 325000.
Later, visitors would refer to the area as the switzerland of nova scotia. Pete hamills book, north river is peopled by a cast of runyonesquetype characters who should be both colorful and interesting, but, somehow, come across in this story a little flat. The bear river is a minor river in western nova scotia, canada. Paradis terrestre a history of the village of paradise, nova scotia. Mike parker is a bestselling author who has been writing about his native province for many years and has earned numerous accolades, including that of nova scotia s storyteller. List of streets you can see below map of bear river.
River john, nova scotia, was first settled in 1785. Bear river is 6 kilometres inland so our timing is about 10 minutes different than digbys. Chapter fourteen baddeck middle river little narrows. The river itself is the border between the annapolis and digby counties of nova scotia and thus, splits the village so that half the village is in annapolis county and the other half in digby county. Bear river history pre history native mikmaq people inhabited this scenic glacial valley many thousands of years before the arrival of the europeans and continue to do so today. Bear river, ns real estate homes for sale in bear river. The nova scotia museum publishes scholarly books on the natural history and material culture of nova scotia. The carmans river is a unique natural resource for brookhaven town residents. Many large, elaborate homes were constructed along the steep hillsides on both sides of the river.
Bear river lies in the atlantic time zone astadt and observes daylight saving time. Bear river history prehistory native mikmaq people inhabited this scenic glacial valley many thousands of years before the arrival of the europeans and continue to do so today. Entitled the lynching of peter wheeler, this book challenges the outcome of that longago trial. Bear river being one of the great shipbuilding towns of the province, as well as agricultural, social, community, education, household and native mikmaq displays.
Bear river historical society 19 clementsvale rd, bear. Bear river yellow pages phone books in nova scotia ns. We loved walking down to the small village of bear river and talking to the locals in the morning over breakfast and coffee. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in.
Halifax, ns and bear river, ns are in the same time. The first ship built was launched in 1825, the last in 1920. The tidal river that they called lsitkuk elsetuk, provided easy travel to the coast where they harvested various fish and clams. Bear river, nova scotia the tidal village on stilts. The bear river author has written 16 books on nova scotian history and.
We will hold the launch of her book here as soon as we are able. The natural history of nova scotia takes an ecological or naturalists approach to understanding our environment. Syrs latest novel, walls of the cave, was released this spring. The bear river historical society welcomes author debra komar as she launches her book about the annie kempton murder in bear river. Rural living oftens demands creativity and community spirit and bear river villagers are perfect examples of this. Entrance of the beautiful mira river, near sydney, n. Click the letter and you will be brought to the appropriate list. Bear river 123 properties in bear river mitula homes. Resources nova scotia, canada history and genealogy books. Pattersons history of victoria county, cape breton, nova scotia. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. First taken in the woods in a pack basket, mike attended the provinces inaugural professional guides school in the early 1980s where he qualified for a master guide license. The bear river board of trade may have had their annual general meeting in march as in the past 2 years, but if so, it was the best kept secret of all. Posts about early history written by oddacity designs.
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