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;

Thank you Bay Ferries and Northumberland Ferries Limited for this great donation to the Westport Recreation Auxiliary Ol...
05/27/2026

Thank you Bay Ferries and Northumberland Ferries Limited for this great donation to the Westport Recreation Auxiliary Old Home Weekend prize Bingo!

Thank you to Bay Ferries and Northumberland Ferries Limited for your donation to Old Home Weekend!

A return trip on the Fundy Rose for a vehicle and 2 passengers is a great way to enjoy a trip on the Fundy Bay!

This will be a highlight prize during Old Home Weekend Bingo!

Local Talent Returns to preform at Grandview on Brier
05/27/2026

Local Talent Returns to preform at Grandview on Brier

Look who is coming to town!!
Stay tuned for our special menu for this fun event !! We ❤️ Sarah!

Yeah for Taco Tuesday!!
05/27/2026

Yeah for Taco Tuesday!!

We will be having Taco Tuesday’s every Tuesday in June starting with June 2nd.

Fish tacos $5
Rice and beans $5
Corn salad with jalapeño $5
Black bean soup with sour cream $5

Because its early season we don’t really know what to expect for customer traffic so really appreciate reservations so we can prepare enough food!
Thanks ❤️❤️ 902 247 0657

05/27/2026

Morning Moments from the Grand Passage aboard the Margaret's Justice Ferry.

The FREE ferry rides are one of the best parts of adventuring our Islands!

You can birdwatch, whale watch, skywatch and feel the breeze while you breathe the salt air!

05/26/2026

Good Morning Brier Island!
It is a great day to be at sea.

05/25/2026
05/25/2026

Are you organized and community-minded? We are looking for a helper to assist with the two casting days next week! Please reach out if you can help.

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491 Water Street
Digby, NS
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