After visiting and experiencing the beauty of Long Island, you have a wonderful opportunity to visit beautiful Brier Island, Nova Scotia.
The Brier Island Ferry
You are able to take an approximately five-minute Ferry ride from Long Island to Brier Island. The cost for the ferry ride was $7.00 Canadian round trip. A Ferry crossing is every hour. The ferry returns every 25 minutes after the hour.
Where is Brier Island located? “Brier Island is on the westernmost part of Nova Scotia and the southern end of the North Mountain ridge with Long Island lying immediately northeast; both islands constitute part of the Digby Neck. 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.” (Wikipedia)
Amazing Brier Island
Once you arrive at Brier Island, you will immediately feel a sense of the island peacefulness and calmness. As you travel along the coastline and enjoyed the beautiful island scenery. This island is also known for great biking. Here, you can safely enjoy the amazing island views at your own pace.
“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.” (Wikipedia)
“The island has one general store (which includes gas pump and café), one hotel, several bed and breakfasts, a used book store and gift shops. The island contains the fishing village of Westport, which is connected to Freeport on Long Island by a ferry operated by the provincial government.” (Wikipedia)
Beautiful Lighthouses And Pristine Nature Preserve
During your trip to Brier Island, you will also be able to view the Brier Island Western Light lighthouse. The lighthouse is located at the Brier Island Nature Reserve. Here, the beautiful lighthouse has red and white stripes from top to bottom. You will appreciate the lighthouse beauty.
The weather is sometimes foggy so as an added bonus you may have the privilege of hearing the lighthouse horn! A neat experience which will add volumes to your island experience! You will love it!!
The Western Light lighthouse is the second oldest lighthouse in Nova Scotia. This lighthouse is called the gateway to Nova Scotia. After you enjoy the lighthouse beauty, you can explore around the cliffs. You will enjoy this beautiful area!
Next, you will also have an opportunity to visit the Northern Point and Northern Light lighthouse.
Follow these simple directions: You take a right turn off the ferry and go past Briar Island Lodge. In the Brier Island Lodge photo below, yes, those are sheep grazing on the lawn. Then you will arrive at the Coast Guard Office.
Here, you enter and exit from the “Bay of Fundy.” A wonderful area overlooking the amazing Bay of Fundy, Long Island, and the Grand Passage.
Discover Nature’s Beauty
Here, you will find walking trails to the left of the Coast Guard office which lead to Pea Jack Cove and the Seal Cove Trails. You will find the water is usually very calm. Here, you will have the opportunity to view amazing wild ocean wildlife. You will have an amazing experience, which will have you wanting to return to Nova Scotia again and again!
While walking the trails you will easily observe harbor seals. The seals are just as curious to take a look at you as you are to look at them. These seals are usually not too far off shore. This will enable you to either enjoy the view or take some beautiful Wildlife Photography. You know which one we decided to do!
Peters Island Look-Off
Then there is beautiful Peters Island Look-off . You can easily find the Peters Island Look-off. You take a left off the ferry and follow the main road from the Coast Guard Office. Here, you will come to see Peters Islands lookout. Off in the distance, you will see a lighthouse, which is also a bird sanctuary.
Brier Island is one of the most beautiful islands you will visit in Nova Scotia. This amazing island is a unique place. You can enjoy Brier Island Nova Scotia year round!
Brier Island offers a great scenic view on the bay coastline, where you can enjoy biking, whale watching and/or hiking along the bay coastline. Discover Brier Island and you will make memories for a lifetime!!
For more information on Brier Island visit their Facebook website @ Brier Island – Westport, Nova Scotia.
