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Freeport
Freeport is located in Digby County along the Evangeline Trail.
At the end of Digby Neck on Long Island, Freeport is a working fishing village nestled around tidal basin. This natural cove is great for bird watching and beach combing. Dartmouth Point and Cow Ledge trails are great places to walk and observe birds, whales and unique flora and fauna.
Freeport offers whale watching on a traditional boat or a Zodiac. Visit one of our local gift shops, choose a place to spend the night, and sample our hospitality in our Island’s restaurants, one of which is recommended in "Where to Eat in Canada”. |
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"A Cool Place to Visit"
Freeport, is a village with spectacular natural scenery giving opportunities to explore through walking trails or a leisurely tour along our low traffic roadways.
Its’ unique location on the “Phenomenal Bay of Fundy” offers fabulous views of two lighthouses, sunsets over the bay & coastal sites to observe whales & other marine life. We are located along the Atlantic Flyway for numerous species of migrating birds.
Summer weather in Freeport is refreshing - the average daily temperatures for the past three years during the summer months are as follows:
June: Average daily high: 19° C (66° F) Average nightly low: 7.7° C (46° F)
July: Average daily high: 20.6° C (69° F) Average nightly low: 10.7° C (51° F)
August: Average daily high: 22° C (72° F) Average nightly low: 11.4° C (53° F)
Truly a "cool" place to vacation during the hot summer months where the only air conditioning required is an open window! We take great pride preserving our traditional fishing village. If you are seeking Eco & Nature based experiences, Freeport should be on your list of places to visit! |
History
After being driven from their American colonies, Loyalist Soldiers and their families founded Freeport in 1784. They were granted land, and established fishing and trading industries.
Prior to this it had been inhabited and visited for centuries; this is evident by the Mi’kmaq shell middens in Freeport. Place names such as Petit Passage, Grand Passage and the Saint Mary’s Bay can be attributed to the French explorer, Champlain, who first visited the area in 1604.
Many Heritage homes built by families of the first settlers still remain today. |
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See our Community Events page for information on birding from Blake Maybanks' book titled "BIRDING SITES OF NOVA SCOTIA" |
