Harrison Lewis Coastal Discovery Centre

LOCATION

The Harrison Lewis Coastal Discovery Centre is located in East Port L'Hebert, overlooking the ocean and Port Joli Harbour, offering more than 300 hectares of land. This includes a wide assortment of habitats from open meadows and pastures to woodlands, ponds, bogs, coastal barrens, sandy beaches and rocky shores.

Thomas Raddall Provincial Park, Kejimkujik National Park Seaside, Port Joli Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Tidney Wilderness Area and other nearby protected areas total approximately 7,000 hectares.

The main building is equipped with a full kitchen, tables, and chairs for group activities. Five bunkhouses (three with electricity and two without) are available for overnight stays. The structures were built largely with timbers milled by the grandson and great grandsons of Dr. Lewis from logs grown on neighbouring lands. Most furnishings, appliances and laboratory equipment have been generously donated.

As a non-profit organization with a mandate in furthering conservation efforts and the appreciation of natural history, we welcome environmental organizations, biologists, researchers, artists and more to consider us when planning an upcoming event. Contact us for details at dvledit@gmail.com.

MAIN BUILDING

The facilities available include a main building for group activities, meetings and community-building. It features a fully-operational kitchen and dining area, an accessible washroom with adjacent shower-rooms, and laundry equipment. Additionally, the large gathering space includes flexible seating, a projector screen, a wood stove and air conditioning. WiFi available. 

BUNKHOUSES

We offer five rustic bunkhouses that can sleep up to 22 people combined. Electricity available in three cabins adjacent to the Centre. Lanterns provide light for off-grid cabins by the shore.