Shorefast

Shorefast is a Canadian social enterprise founded to build economic and cultural resilience on Fogo Island, Newfoundland. After years of economic development work on Fogo Island, Shorefast collaborates with other communities to share insights and best practices for local communities to thrive in the global economy.

The enterprise includes a variety of charitable programs (run by Shorefast Foundation, a registered Canadian charity) and social businesses (run by Shorefast Social Enterprises Inc.).

Shorefast's largest business is the luxury resort Fogo Island Inn,.

Shorefast founded Fogo Island Workshops to bring contemporary offerings for traditions of quilting and woodworking. Further businesses include Fogo Island Fish featuring hand-line cod, Growlers Ice Cream, and The Storehouse restaurant.

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