Brier Island Travel Guide

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After leaving Digby, NS, driving 40 minutes, surviving the sharp turns, and taking two ferries you will discover Brier Island. This island is small, but packed with great hiking and rock jumping. Not many tourists or Nova Soctians make their way out to the island, and that's a shame because it is worth the trip.
After leaving Digby, NS, driving 40 minutes, surviving the sharp turns, and taking two ferries you will discover Brier Island. This island is small, but packed with great hiking and rock jumping. Not many tourists or Nova Soctians make their way out to the island, and that's a shame because it is worth the trip.
The next day we went whale watching. I have been whale watching 4 times in my life. All 4 times The best we saw was a hump a mile or two away. Here, even though we were weeks after the season had ended and the whale should have been heading south, we saw about 14 whales. Some of them came within feet of the boat. One even turned over and watched us watching her. It was a great experience and one I would highly recommend.
Around about the 7th whale I was thinking I would not see more than a hump, but then this mother just popped up right next to us and then waved goodbye as she started a deep dive.
Pond Cove, Brier Island. Most people visit Bier Island for the excellant whale watching, but the draw for me was the chance to hike 20km around the coast of the entire island. A full day of coastal scenery, with the ocean never out of sight? Yes please!

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Brier Island Lodge

Brier Island Lodge

3 out of 5
557 Water St Westport NS
Stay at this lodge in Westport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Peter Island Lighthouse and Central Grove Picnic ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (456 reviews)
The owner was very friendly and accomodating, and the inn was perfect! Would have stayed two night if i knew in advanced how beautiful the island is! Will definitely come back here!

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

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Brier Island Lodge
Lakefront country cabin with rustic charm overlooking lake

Lakefront country cabin with rustic charm overlooking lake

Salmon River NS
Stay at this cabin in Lake Doucette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lac Doucette and Doctors Lake are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable nice view of the lake

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

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Lakefront country cabin with rustic charm overlooking lake
Mavillette Beach Lodge and RV Park

Mavillette Beach Lodge and RV Park

2 out of 5
124 John Doucette Road Mavillette NS
Stay at this motel in Mavillette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mavillette Beach Provincial Park and Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (338 reviews)
The motel itself is cheap and cheerful, but the people who own/run it are amazing! Very friendly and helpful. The view from our room was outstanding - one of the few places in Nova Scotia you can see a sunset over the ocean!!

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

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Mavillette Beach Lodge and RV Park
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Riverside Retreat of Mavillette

Riverside Retreat of Mavillette

Mavillette NS
Stay at this holiday home in Mavillette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse and Mavillette Beach Provincial ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Has everything you need for a happy trip! Very accommodating for pets.

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Riverside Retreat of Mavillette
Lakefront country cabin with rustic charm overlooking lake

Lakefront country cabin with rustic charm overlooking lake

Salmon River NS
Stay at this cabin in Lake Doucette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lac Doucette and Doctors Lake are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable nice view of the lake

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Lakefront country cabin with rustic charm overlooking lake
INCREDIBLE ocean cliff views at your doorstep on very private acreage + parking.

INCREDIBLE ocean cliff views at your doorstep on very private acreage + parking.

Cape St. Marys NS
Stay at this holiday home in Cape Saint Marys. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room jetted baths. Popular attractions Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Simply impeccable experience!We stayed at this property over the New Year’s holiday and everything was absolutely flawless. The home is of exceptionally high quality, with outstanding attention to every detail — truly even better than described.The host is extremely organized, thoughtful, and genuinely ...

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

INCREDIBLE ocean cliff views at your doorstep on very private acreage + parking.
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Peter Island Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Westport with a stop at Peter Island Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Peter Island Lighthouse

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