Hopewell is a community located in Pictou County.
One of Canada's first automobiles was manufactured at Hopewell, Nova
Scotia in 1898, named 'The Victorian'.
Hopewell lies tucked in the
valley of the East River, outside the towns of Stellarton and New Glasgow (TCH 104 Exit 24 and south on 374 out of Stellarton).
One of
many such communities that sprung up along the valley and once
joined by the railroad which delivered supplies and mail; this small
community is the home of the Hopewell Footbridge, a municipal
heritage site and one of the last surviving footbridges in North
America. Hopewell is part of the beautiful East River Valley, a
scenic pastoral area known for its colourful blueberry fields,
winding river and lush farmlands.