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Living in Bridgewater

Bridgewater is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Residents of Bridgewater numbered 9,376 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 12.31% at the end of 2021. Foreign residents numbered 565 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Bridgewater?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bridgewater.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Bridgewater recorded 4,493 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Bridgewater yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings4,493 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 565 people of 9,376 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Bridgewater is 12.3%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–14Bridgewater 12.3%18 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)1,796 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca9Official
Unemployment rate12.31 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bridgewater. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bridgewater. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Bridgewater's nearest airport was YHZ, 98 km away and offered 28 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count28 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km98 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYHZ3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bridgewater. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bridgewater.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −5.2°C in January and 19.4°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Bridgewater average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND26°-10°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Bridgewater average monthly precipitation, mm0459013518013611514312113810487107125162160163JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.1 · Feb 1 · Mar 4.9 · Apr 10.8 · May 16.8 · Jun 22.2 · Jul 25.5 · Aug 25.4 · Sep 21.1 · Oct 14.4 · Nov 8.7 · Dec 3.3 °C31 Dec 1991Environment and Climate Change Canada1Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -10.2 · Feb -9.3 · Mar -5.3 · Apr -0.2 · May 4.7 · Jun 9.7 · Jul 13.3 · Aug 13.2 · Sep 9 · Oct 3.5 · Nov -0.2 · Dec -5.2 °C31 Dec 1991Environment and Climate Change Canada1Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -5.2 · Feb -4.2 · Mar -0.2 · Apr 5.3 · May 10.7 · Jun 15.9 · Jul 19.4 · Aug 19.3 · Sep 15.1 · Oct 9 · Nov 4.3 · Dec -1 °C31 Dec 1991Environment and Climate Change Canada1Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 135.5 · Feb 115.1 · Mar 143.4 · Apr 120.9 · May 137.6 · Jun 104.1 · Jul 87.4 · Aug 107.2 · Sep 124.9 · Oct 162.2 · Nov 160.1 · Dec 162.8 mm31 Dec 1991Environment and Climate Change Canada1Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Smiths Falls9,376 residentsQualicum Beach9,397 residentsLadysmith9,334 residentsThe Blue Mountains9,290 residentsContrecoeur9,480 residentsOlds9,542 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 13.6 km². The population density of Bridgewater stood at 644.9 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bridgewater residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94%Foreign residents 6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area13.63 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign-resident share6.65 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents565 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density644.9 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population9,376 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Bridgewater by year, residents7,7238,3158,9069,498200120052009201520229,376residents

Population rose 19.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 7,845 to 9,376.

Is Bridgewater a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 35–57%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Family45%strong on family, weak on safety · range 33–57%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents565 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population9,376 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings4,493 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,796 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate12.31 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
City area13.63 km²31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bridgewater when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Bridgewater?

The median gross salary is 1,796 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Bridgewater?

The unemployment rate is 12.31 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Bridgewater?

The published population is 9,376 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Bridgewater?

565 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Bridgewater a good place to live?

Bridgewater may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Environment and Climate Change Canada climate.weather.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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