on the Island. Businesses operate in-line with the sustainability initiatives in Digby County, with most going above and beyond. For example, Brier Island Lodge follows similar waste and cost reduction practices that all hotels do, in the way of on-demand linen refreshing. Being on wells rather than a town water supply makes water conservation extremely important to them, so it is important for it to be tailored for low con- sumption. The lodge continues to reduce the plastics they use and have opt for biodegrad- able products where possible in all departments. They compost much of their kitchen waste and use the compost in their landscaping. The lodge also has on-site greenhouses, which they use to grow some of the food for the restaurant. In addition to their sustainability initiatives, they also focus on promoting local farmers and fish - ermen sourcing their food supplies within 100 kilometres to offer freshest local dishes on their menu for you to enjoy.
The Island’s weather, well it can chance for moment to moment in the summer, so you truly need to be prepared for anything from a swel- tering humid heat to a Nor’easter rolling in or maybe even a hurricane. The High winds cause the most havoc on the Island, well that and heavy fog, which can keep the whale watching boats from sailing. In saying that, on the positive side, those who stay on Brier Island during storms and who are adventurous enough to head out along the 25 kilometres of shoreline – at a safe distance, of course – are treated to some amazing storm watching and wave shows while you see Mother Nature at her best or worst depending on how you look at it. However, the weather, and the seasons, actually are what make Brier Island what it is, a destination that is as natural and untouched as it comes. Residents and businesses on the Island are strong proponents of environmentalism and eco-tourism, which are integral to the way of life
“Loved it. It is a beautiful place unlike anywhere else.”
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MARCH 2021 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • MARCH 2021
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