History
Black Rock/ Canada Creek
Representing the three entities Black Rock Trails Society, Black Rock Jolly Workers Community Centre and Black Rock Culture & Recreation Centre,
These 3 groups have an active presence to the East. Known for the light house and the black rock trail system. (https://valleyconnect.cioc.ca/record/MCK0150)
BLACK ROCK I – Light Details
- Location: West of Canada Creek, south shore of Minas Channel
- Standing: This light is no longer standing, This light is no longer operating.
- Began& Year Lit: 1848
- Structure Type: Lantern on roof of square wood dwelling, white
- Light Characteristic: Fixed White (1941)
- Tower Height: 035ft feet high.
- Light Height: 045ft feet above water level.
BLACK ROCK II – Light Details
- Location: West of Canada Creek, south shore of Minas Channel
- Standing: This light is still standing.
- Operating: This light is operational
- Automated: All operating lights in Nova Scotia are automated by 1993.
- Began: 1967. Year Lit: 1967
- Tower Height: 034ft feet high.
- Light Height: 049ft feet above water level.
Burlington
Rooted in Traditions and long-standing efforts – the Burlington Community is known for many things.
- We have been the Burlington Community Club since 1953. Our mission is to promote a sense of community by maintaining our community centre where, through activities, we can promote the physical, social and emotional well-being of the people in our community as well as connect with folks from neighbouring communities.
- Agriculture, forestry and the fishery provide a way of life for many of our residents. We are a growing community welcoming folks of all ages and vocations.
- From the Brow to the Bay, our book, chronicles both community and family history. Books are still available by contacting Brian Hirtle at 902-698-0060 or brianleehirtle@gmail.com or visit Larry’s Drug Store in Berwick. The book makes a great gift for those away from home!
- Our historic Cemetery is a piece of community pride. Located on Barley Street, we were the first community to have a green burial ground in Nova Scotia https://burlingtoncemetery.ca/
- Our North Mountain Communities received the 2018 Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award
- Long standing community celebration of Canada Day includes a Horse Pull, parade, live entertainment, food, silent auction, and a Children’s Carnival. July 1 2022 will be the 34nd Annual! Come Celebrate with us!
- The Vance Balsor Memorial Park, on the corner of the Brow Mountain and Long Point Roads welcomes visitors to our community.
- Our community hall is the gathering place for community events , meetings and activities including The North Mountain Chorus, Yoga/fitness classes, community suppers/fundraisers, and our skating rink.
Harbourville Restoration Society
The Harbourville Restoration Society was formed in early 1999 by a group of volunteers from the area who shared a strong desire to improve the wharves and revitalize the community of Harbourville. The Society is registered with the Registrar of Joint Stocks, has charitable organization status, and boasts an active Board elected by the community in open public meetings and governed by the Societies Act of the Province of Nova Scotia.
Mission Statement
The Harbourville Restoration Society will work for sustainable social and economic growth in Harbourville while remaining true to the values and traditions that define our community.
Goals of the Harbourville Restoration Society
- Restore the Wharf
- Foster and maintain a sustainable fishery in Harbourville.
- Foster social and cultural vitality.
- Create opportunities for diverse economic activity in Harbourville.
North Mountain United Tapestry Cultural & Heritage Society
North Mountain United Tapestry Cultural & Heritage Society is a multi-faceted community project.
In 2013 community concerns regarding the future of a historic church building (1860) in Harbourville, Nova Scotia, inspired a small group of volunteers to create and present a proposal to the United Church of Canada.
The proposal was simple. The group would form a heritage and cultural society which would maintain the church building and offer it to the community as a welcoming meeting place. In return the United Church of Canada would allow the building to be identified as the home of the North Mountain United Tapestry.
The proposal was accepted and “United Tapestry” was born.
The society celebrates and promotes local culture, commerce and environmental stewardship within the surrounding North Mountain communities.
Community Voices
It has been over 10 years since the publication of our community history From the Brow to the Bay and
more than 20 since Pat Kemp and Anna Osburn began interviewing residents for their memories and
anecdotes about growing up and living in the Burlington, Viewmount and Woodlawn areas. Most of
these interviews were recorded on cassette tapes and later, a few were made on a digital recorder. Pat
and Anna were not particularly concerned regarding the sound quality of these recordings; they were
interested in getting stories and quoting people accurately. It was not until recently that their value to
the community was realized. These are the voices of beloved community members who have since
passed on. Though sometimes reticent and humbly unsure of what they had to offer, these recordings
represent the people of our community as it once was – close-knit, hard-working and independent.
Anna was grateful to obtain a grant from the Helen Creighton Society which funded the digitization and
audio quality improvement of these interviews. It is hoped they will be listened to with interest and
appreciation of bygone days. For those who hear their loved one’s voice again, it will no doubt be a very
personal experience. As we go about our busy lives, it serves us well to remember those who lived,
loved and served in this community and perhaps get a sense of what it once was.
It is our intention to add 1 or 2 recordings a month until all dozen or so have been uploaded to this
website.