Explore the Abandoned Hippie Houses in Hampton

Explore the Abandoned Hippie Houses in Hampton

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In the middle of the woods on the North Mountain near Bridgetown lies two abandoned houses that are fun to check out



Local legend has it that these two houses were part of a hippie commune from the late 60s to early 70s. 

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Others say that the sci- fi writer Spider Robinson lived there for 3 years and the place is described in some detail in the novel “Time Pressure”.

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I couldn’t find any documents to corroborate the information to know for sure. Regardless, it makes a great story and it’s an interesting place to check out.

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There has been a lot more collapse of the houses, as the pictures I had seen on other sites showed the building more in tact.

Check out older pictures here

Warning: exploration of the area is not for the feint of heart. There is a lot of damage, broken glass and unstable conditions. Please go at your own risk and use your common sense!

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How to Get There

It’s close to Bridgetown, up on the North Mountain.

Go up the Hampton Mountain Road and turn right onto Arlington Road.

Drive until you see two concrete blocks on the right. If you come to Mount Hanley Road, you’ve gone too far. 

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Park. Walk back up the road towards Hampton Road. You will see the stream on the opposite side of the road. 

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Walk into the woods following the left of the stream. There is no official path. 

The first house is about 5 minutes in. You can’t miss it.

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There’s also another house just on the right side of the stream. Cross the brook and head back up towards your car.

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The second house is closer to the road.

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Apparently, there is a geocache here, too!

Explore the abandoned Hippy Houses of Hampton NS with www.ValleyFamilyFun.ca

From here, head back towards the main road and you will be on the right side of the stream and end back at the main road.

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If you are in the area, it’s kind of a cool place to explore!

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  1. janice
    janice says:

    Yes this is where Spider lived and wrote. He met his beloved wife Jeanne here and he told me upstairs in the acid house was where they first shared their love— oh my! The other house up the knoll on the other side of the stream is called the TA house short for total anarchy as explained in his writings. There is a wonderful poem Spider wrote about his time in Nova Scotia ..I will get it for you…

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