The Upper Stewiacke area has a remarkable number of organizations. In the year 2000, representatives from many organizations created a Millennium quilt that displays over thirty organizations working in our community.
The Bass River Heritage Society was formed in 1997, and, in late 1999, the society's dream became a reality: a museum was to open. The museum has been operating every summer since 2000, preserving the rich history of Bass River – founded in 1765!
The Discovery Centre is a not-for-profit science centre whose mission is to bring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to life through fun, interactive learning experiences. Featuring four floors of interactive, hands-on learning experiences including an Immersive Dome Theatre, Innovation Lab and changing featured exhibit.