Brier Island Nova Scotia

Brier Island Nova Scotia Brier Island is about natural adventures. Whales, seals, birds, flora, flowers, lighthouses, ferries

Brier Island is an island in the Bay of Fundy Digby County NS. Brier Island was the childhood home of world famous sailor Joshua Slocum who became the first person to circumnavigate the world alone. A monument to Slocum and the bootshop where he worked as a boy can be seen in Westport. Brier Island measures approximately 7.5 km (4.7 mi) long and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) wide and is made up of basalt. The i

sland's name is believed by some to come from the wild brier roses found there, another possibility is that the original name of the Island was "Bryer's" after a sea captain from New England who was one of the first settlers to spend any time on the island. The local economy is driven by the year-round commercial fishing industry and the seasonal tourism industry, which is largely focused on whale watching tours. The island has "a lighthouse per mile" with the Northern and Western lighthouses on the island, as well as the Peters Island lighthouse in Grand Passage;

08/29/2026

Rest in Peace Raymond Robicheau

08/27/2026
08/27/2026
08/27/2026
Thank you Penny for your years of service to our community!
08/12/2026

Thank you Penny for your years of service to our community!

Second show at 2pm August 9th!
08/09/2026

Second show at 2pm August 9th!

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Digby, NS
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