The platform (PLAT-I 6.40) is owned by Sus- tainable Marine Energy Ltd and to celebrate the achievement of power flowing to the grid SME welcomed political leaders, local business owners, stakeholders, and the general public to a reception at the Lodge and then guided tours of the tidal platform. If you are interested in hosting your next corpo- rate retreat on Brier Island, first and foremost know that it offers an escape from the over stim- ulating urban environment. Bringing employees to Brier Island can allow them to focus on the corporate goals, each other, and themselves. It is a place that can rejuvenate them, but also excite them with nature adventures, like hiking and the excitement of whale watching. Plus, as we had mentioned before, they have 37 rooms of various set-ups, as well as a lounge and two dining rooms that can be adjusted to fit the needs of our retreat guests. Virginia also added, “Our kitchen facilities can be used by the group directly if they wish to prepare their own meals, which is an accommodation available in the off-season only or our chefs can create custom menus for any group.” The more things change, the more they stay the same. As a trip to Brier Island and a stay at the Lodge has become a generational vacation des- tination for many families. Virginia explains, “It’s a sign that I’ve been in the business for a long time, but I’ve noticed more and more people are coming in with their families and telling me stories about when they were a kid and came with their parents for whale watching over a holiday weekend, or what have you. It’s very rewarding to make those connections. The island is also one of those rare places where you can let your kids out the door to play. You don’t see that everywhere anymore. The island is their playground, “I mean, that’s how I grew up, and that’s priceless to share with others as part of their perfect vacation,” said Virginia. I am confident from my own experiences on the island that you will not be disappointed if you put Brier Island on your list of Nova Scotia travel destinations, you will only be disappointed if you do not.
“It’s a sign that I’ve been in the business for a long time,”
“I mean, that’s how I grew up, and that’s priceless to share with others as part of their perfect vacation,”
I would like to thank Amy Tudor in closing for the photos you see in this article as they are courtesy of her.
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