This area is rich in marine life (whale watching, resident seal colony) and is part of the Atlantic Flyway bird migration making it a "world class bird watching destination". The area has long been visited by naturalists who regularly spot rare and endangered plants.  Rock hounds will be impressed with the many types of rock formations and can find quartz, agate, jasper, amethyst and even zeolite.  An area truly unspoiled, off the beaten track and deeply steeped in maritime tradition. (Home of the famous Joshua Slocum, the first person to sail solo around the world in 1895 on the Spray a 37’ sloop). Brier Island offers many coastal trails to explore both easy and challenging for hikers on short or extended visits.