Tell Us Your Story

This blog site is all about the people of Liverpool, what it can offer and does offer, plus their stories.  We welcome your story, tell us about;

• your club or organization,
• why you moved to Liverpool,
• why you have never left,
• why you went away and returned. 

Send your e-mail to: liverpoolretirement@gmail.com and we will post it.

Liverpool... for inexpensive, seaside, retirement living

Liverpool a lifestyle that never goes out of style

Live Liverpool

Live Your Dream

 

Liverpool is not just an inexpensive, seaside, place to retire. Liverpool offers a wide selection of Old World architectural shops awaiting your dream to semi retire, with your own little business in one of our Victorian shops, on Main Street or Market Street.

Expand your talents and open your door to Liverpool with a chocolate shop, tea or coffee shop, yarn shop, linens shop, ice cream shop, kitchen shop, bathroom accessory shop, book shop, fortune telling shop, create your own experience ......

The possibilities are endless. Liverpool is where dreams come true.

• Exit Interlake Realty 
• Anne Thompson Realty Ltd 

Visit our Realtors to find the property that is right for you.

Live Liverpool.

Port of the Privateers

Liverpool, the "Port of the Privateers" is an historic town located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Established in 1759, Liverpool was once known as Ogomikigeak (dry sandy place) and Ogukegeok (place of departure) by the Mi'kmaq. The harbour name was changed to Port Rossignol after the captain who used the harbour for fur trading.



With the arrival of New England Planters to Liverpool the town was later named after Lord Liverpool, head of the Board of Trade and Plantations. Initially sympathetic to the cause of the American Revolution, residents eventually "rebelled against the rebellion" after American Privateers repeatedly attacked local shipping, even the town itself. It was then that the golden age of the Liverpool Privateer had begun. During the remainder of the American Revolution, through the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812, Liverpool privateer vessels preyed on enemy ships in the West Indies and North Atlantic.

An important harbour for the export of forestry products, ship building and fishing, Liverpool enjoyed a comfortable existence until the mid-19th Century. The new star of the ship building world, steel, ruined Liverpool's wooden ship industry and the failure of two local banks crippled the local economy.

Prohibition in the United States allowed Liverpool to become a rum running centre in the 1920's. The town's fortunes were further bolstered with the 1929 completion of the Mersey Paper Company in Brooklyn and a new era dawned in the town.

Today Liverpool is a tranquil community surrounded by quiet, unspoiled white sand beaches and protected wilderness areas. Queens Place new recreation centre will soon be open for the enjoyment of the physically active.  Liverpool makes a great year round hub for travellers looking for good food, culture, nature activities and a feel for stepping back in time.

LIVERPOOL ............FOR INEXPENSIVE, SEASIDE, RETIREMENT /SEMI-RETIREMENT LIVING.

COME LIVE LIVERPOOL

New In Town

Attracted by the beauty of Nova Scotia, I moved from Ontario opting for retirement living by the ocean far from the maddening crowd. Seven years later, the bustle and convenience of community life started to have its appeal. After years of consideration, Liverpool became my community of choice with its old world charm and conveniences. As an artist and musician, the landscape and musicality of the community  are major assets I enjoy. I'm ever so glad that I made the move to this friendly and well situated community.

Yvonne

Sand In Your Shoes

There is nothing like getting sand in your shoes when you take a relaxing stroll on one of Queens County's numerous pristine white sand beaches, all within minutes of Liverpool.

• Beach Meadows Municipal Beach is a favourite of local families. Changing rooms, picnic tables, washroom facilities and a playground make this a great place to spent a lazy day on the water. Located in Beach Meadows east of Liverpool on Hwy 3. Wheelchair accessible.

• Eagle Head Beach, Hwy 3 east of Liverpool. White sand beach, no facilities - perfect for those looking for a quiet experience.

• Hunts Point Beach, Hwy 3 west of Liverpool. Unsupervised swimming, no facilities. Public access and wheelchair accessible. Perfect for evening strolls.

• Summerville Beach Provincial Park, Hwy 3 west of Liverpool, is a beautiful kilometre long white-sand beach. Unsupervised swimming, picnic area, washrooms, and changing rooms available. Wheelchair accessible.
• White Point Beach, Hwy 3 west of Liverpool. Half mile white sand beach, accessible with White Point Beach Resort Day Pass which can be purchased from the Resort. Walker's and surfer's paradise. Surf board rental facilities available at the Resort.

INDULGE IN THE MAGIC OF THESE BEACHES;
 WHERE VERY OFTEN THE ONLY FOOTPRINTS ARE ONE'S OWN.

LIVERPOOL ..... AN INEXPENSIVE, SEASIDE, POINT OF VIEW FOR RETIREMENT AND SEMI-RETIREMENT LIVING.

Queens Place

Queens Place Recreation and Community Centre is set to open in January 2012, Queens Place will offer a wide variety of year-round recreation and fitness options for all ages, levels and abilities and will also serve as a venue for events and activities such as trade shows and concerts.

http://www.queensplace.ca/ 

LIVERPOOL ... AN INEXPENSIVE, SEASIDE, POINT OF VIEW FOR RETIREES AND SEMI-RETIREES.

Clubs & Socials

Liverpool offers a wide variety of community clubs and socials for one to choose from.

Queens Chamber of Commerce  http://www.southqueenschamber.com is open to new members with a calendar of activities planned. 
Facing the Mersey River is the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #38, serving home cooked meals every Friday evening.
High upon the hill, on the corner of Gorham and Church Street, the Lions Club http://liverpoolns.lionwap.org/ meets twice monthly.
Liverpool's Kinsmen & Kinette Club http://kinsmen.w3.ca/ meet twice monthly from September through June and once monthly from June through to September.
Bird Watching is a popular hobby in Queens region http://maybank.tripod.com/BSNS/Queens.htm .
Region of Queens Volunteer Organization  http://volunteer.queens.ca/ is committed to working with the people of Queens to achieve active lifestyles and vibrant communities.
Be sure to check out Liverpool's Tennis Club, Milton Canoe and Camera Club, located in Liverpool, Liverpool Bowling Centre and the Big Brother and Big Sister Association.

The Liverpool Kiwanis Club has been active for 80 years and meets each Tuesday, at noon, at the Golden Pond Restaurant.

Kiwanis website:  http://www.kiwanis.org/club/liverpool/

Something for everyone.... the socially active and the physically active.

Liverpool offers inexpensive, seaside, retirement living.