History of Westport

The village of Westport began as a fishing station with the arrival of David Welch and his family, from Maine, in 1769. They were soon followed by the Morel family. In 1783, eleven United Empire Loyalist families were granted land on Brier Island, bearing names which remain to this day.

Below is a timeline of Westport history. If you’d like more information, please visit the Islands Historical Society, and IslandsHistory.com.