The Community
Musquodoboit Rural High School (MRHS)
As part of the Musquodoboit Valley Family of Schools, MRHS offers public education for Grades 7 through 12, including an Extended Core French Immersion program.
Musquodoboit Rural High School, 11980 NS-224, Middle Musquodoboit, NS B0N
(902) 384-2320
https://www.hrce.ca/school/musquodoboit-rural-high
Schools
Musquodoboit Valley Education Centre (MVEC)
As part of the Musquodoboit Valley Family of Schools, MVEC offers public education for Grades Pre-Primary through Grade 6.
Musquodoboit Valley Education Centre, 12046 NS-224, Middle Musquodoboit, NS B0N 1X0
(902) 384-2555
https://www.hrce.ca/school/musquodoboit-valley-education-centre
Schools
Dutch Settlement Elementary School
As part of the Musquodoboit Valley Family of Schools, DSES offers public education for Grades Pre-Primary through Grade 6 and an afterschool Excel program.
990 NS-277, Dutch Settlement, NS, B2S 2J5
902-883-3000
https://www.hrce.ca/school/dutch-settlement-elementary
Schools
Upper Musquodoboit Consolidated School
As part of the Musquodoboit Valley Family of Schools, DSES offers public education for Grades Pre-Primary through Grade 6.
8416 NS-224, Upper Musquodoboit, NS
(902) 568-2285
https://www.hrce.ca/school/upper-musquodoboit-consolidated-elementary
Schools
Splash of Color Children’s Centre
Offers full day daycare services as well as limited before and afterschool spots for Toddlers (18 - 35 months), Preschoolers (36 months - 5 years, not in school) and School Aged (4 - 12 years, in school)
Spalshofcolorchildrenscenter@hotmail.com
902-384-3276
Daycare
Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital
Located in the village of Middle Musquodoboit, the Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital (MVMH) is one of three hospitals within the Tri-community (Eastern Shore/Musquodoboit Valley). A number of allied health services are shared amongst the three facilities including; Social work, dietitian, physiotherapy, palliative care and occupational therapy.
The hospital site also has 6 inpatient beds and offers blood collection and x-ray services.
Adult mental health and addictions supports are provided by the Cole Harbour Community Mental Health & Addictions Clinic which travels to the region monthly. Youth mental health supports in the community include; IWK clinician, Schools Plus Outreach support and Child & Youth Practitioner, Halifax Regional Centre for Education Social Worker & Pyschologist, and a Youth Health Centre Coordinator. These services are connected to the local schools.
492 Archibald Brook Road, Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia
902-384-2220
https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/musquodoboit-valley-memorial-hospital
Healthcare
Musquodoboit Valley Family Practice
Located within the Musquodoboit Valley Memorial hospital site is the Musquodoboit Valley Collaborative Family Practice which offers clinic patients diagnostic, therapeutic and referral services. The practice includes; 3 Family Physicians, a Nurse Practitioner and a Family Practice Nurse.
492 Archibald Brook Road, Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia
902-384-2834
Healthcare
Braeside Home for Special Care
A long-term care facility is attached to the MVMH. The Musquodoboit Valley Home for Special Care, locally known as Braeside, is home to 29 residents offering Level I and II nursing care with 15 single rooms and 7 double rooms.
126 Higginsville Road, Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia B0N 1X0
902-384-3007
Healthcare
Urgent Treatment Centre
Urgent Treatment Centres offer an alternate level of care for those who do not have a life-threatening medical emergency, but require urgent treatment.
492 Archibald Brook Road, Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia
902-384-2220
https://www.nshealth.ca/urgenttreatmentcentre
Healthcare
Emergency Health Service
Emergency Health Service.
Healthcare
Haverstock’s Pharmacy
Haverstock’s Pharmacy.
Pharmasave P. Haverstock, 12280 NS-224, Middle Musquodoboit, NS B0N 1X0
Healthcare
Halifax Public Library
Musquodoboit Valley Community Office is open Mondays from 10 am to 1 pm and is the Community Librarian’s home base in the community. The Community Office offers:
● An outdoor Book Return (next to the vending machine)
● Free WiFi
● A collection of technology resources: Chromebooks, scanning, copying, and printing.
● Community events and pop-up activities.
12280 NS-224, Suite 1, Middle Musquodoboit, NS B0N 1X0
(902) 292-8352
https://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/about-musquodoboit-valley-community-office/
Library
Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Centre
The Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Centre is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to the community with a goal to enhance and support families in health and life long learning.
● Parenting Journey, Home Visitor Program
● Children’s programs
● Lending library (adult and children)
● Community Cupboard
● Food programming
● Project Early Learning
● Parenting Programs
● Roots of Empathy
● Tech Lending (chromebooks and Ipads)
● Seniors Programs
● Special Events
12280 NS-224, Suite 2, Middle Musquodoboit, NS B0N 1X0 (2nd Floor)
902-384-2794
https://mvfrc1.wixsite.com/my-vxw-site-7e6b3i
Family Resources
Halifax Regional Centre for Education Schools Plus
SchoolsPlus is a confidential, free service available in every school in Nova Scotia. Our goal is to build positive relationships between families, schools, and communities. We can help students with what they need to succeed – from home, to school, and back again!
● Manage Complex Situations
● Group Programming
● Mental Health Clinicians
Parents, guardians and students (12+) can self-refer to SchoolsPlus - 12 months a year! Just contact the SchoolsPlus Facilitator at your school.
902-464-2000, ext. 2331
https://www.hrce.ca/students/student-services/schoolsplus
Family Resources
NS Health’s Youth Health Centre
YHCs are designated youth-friendly spaces located in high schools across the province where youth can:
● Feel safe, included, and valued.
● Share, connect and find ways to meaningfully participate in planning and actions to enhance their school and community environments.
● Receive one-on-one support and navigation to a range of health promoting services, programs, and resources.
● Come together with peers and members of the community to connect on common issues and experiences.
● Build trusting, caring relationships with peers and school staff.
● Voice their concerns and perspectives on issues that impact their lives.
The YHCC is part of a multi-disciplinary team of Public Health staff that work at provincial, regional and local levels to advance HPS in Nova Scotia. YHCCs are regulated health care professionals that are uniquely positioned to work with youth and high schools through YHCs located across the province.
https://www.nshealth.ca/sites/default/files/documents/Youth%20Health%20Centres.pdf
Family Resources
Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Centre (MVFRC) Community Cupboard
MVFRC has some basic food items available for those in need and may include: fruits, vegetables, meat eggs, canned goods, baking supplies, milk and bread. The Cupboard is open during office hours: Monday to Thursday 9am – 4 pm and Friday 9 am- 3 pm.
12280 NS-224, Suite 2, Middle Musquodoboit, NS B0N 1X0 (2nd Floor)
902-384-2794
https://mvfrc1.wixsite.com/my-vxw-site-7e6b3i
Food Resources
Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Centre Good Food Bag program
In collaboration with local partners, MVFRC coordinates the delivery of Good Food Bags once a month. These food bags contain fresh fruits and vegetables at a wholesale price for $10. Contact MVFRC for availability of this program.
12280 NS-224, Suite 2, Middle Musquodoboit, NS B0N 1X0 (2nd Floor)
902-384-2794
https://mvfrc1.wixsite.com/my-vxw-site-7e6b3i
Food Resources
Musquodoboit Valley Food Bank Association
The food bank provides emergency food support to those in need. Normally provides one week of food. Accepts food and monetary donations.
Open Fridays 10 to 11 am.
12430 HWY 224, Middleton United Church (back door)
(902) 715-4762
https://www.facebook.com/people/Musquodoboit-Valley-Food-Bank-Association/100083300952980/
Food Resources
Musquodoboit Valley Shelf Stable Project
This is a collaborative community partner pilot project to increase access to shelf-stable products to the Musquodoboit Valley. Participants can place monthly order for shelf-stable items to be picked up at our two locations; Middle Musquodoboit and Upper Musquodoboit.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562629391954&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Food Resources
Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Centre -JOY Club
Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Centre -JOY Club.
Seniors
Upper Musquodoboit Fellowship Club
Upper Musquodoboit Fellowship Club.
Seniors
Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre & Cultural Centre
The Bicentennial Theatre is a not-for-profit community facility. All rental fees go back to the organization to maintain the facility or to assist with the cost of providing entertainment for your enjoyment. The facility provides meeting rooms for rent or the main floor can be rented for a banquet or reception. The Main Stage Theatre, on the 2nd floor, is also available for private rental.
12390 NS-224, Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia B0N 1X0
902.384.2819
https://bicentennialtheatre.ca/facility-rental/
Meeting Spaces
Middleton United Church
The lower level of the Church is available for rentals for meetings, events, birthday parties and commercial kitchen rentals.
12430 NS-224, Middle Musquodoboit, NS B0N 1X0
middletonunitedchurch@ns.aliantzinc.ca
902-384-2520
Meeting Spaces
Meagher’s Grant Community Hall
The Meagher's Grant Community Hall is available as a venue and facility for community programming and rentals.
(902) 899-6757
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3102115149865078
Meeting Spaces
Carroll’s Corner Community Centre
The Carroll’s Corner Community Centre offers facility rentals. Contact to inquire about rental fees and policies.
9 Milford Rd, Carroll’s Corner NS B0N1Y0
(902) 758-3753
Meeting Spaces
Upper Musquodoboit Community Centre
The Upper Musquodoboit Community Centre offers facility rentals. Contact to inquire about rental fees and policies.
(902) 209-9593
Meeting Spaces
Enterprisers Hall
The Enterprisers Hall offers facility rentals. Contact to inquire about rental fees and policies.
902-384-2912
Meeting Spaces
Musgo Rider
MusGo Rider seeks to provide safe and affordable rural transportation to our clients to ensure they have the means to get to where they need to go and help combat rural isolation for those without a means of transportation. We provide two types of services to our clients, door to door and event or organization transportation. For more information, rates and to book visit our website or call us at the info below.
902-483-RIDE (7433)
https://musgorider.ruralrides.ca/
Transportation
East Hants Community Rider
The Community Rider offers our passengers safe, cost-effective, inclusive and sustainable transportation to help make life accessible for everyone. Anyone can book a ride! Call us.
902.883.4716
https://communityrider.ruralrides.ca/
Transportation
