Brier Island

Andreas arrived in America in 1779 a Hessian Soldier from Ansbach, Bayern, Germany to fight in the Revolutionary War.

The island is home to R. E. Robicheau Ltd,[2] a general store with a gas pump, gift shop, and café.

Brier Island is frequently inundated by fog and has witnessed 57 recorded shipwrecks.

[5] The Canadian Coast Guard operates CCG Station Westport in the village.

Brier Island was the childhood home of sailor Joshua Slocum who became the first person to circumnavigate the world alone.

Looking down the pier on Brier Island, 2003
Brier Island Lighthouse