From Glacier to Glass

Captain Ed Kean of Newfoundland harvests ancient icebergs from Greenland’s glaciers each summer, supplying luxury markets with some of the purest water on Earth while navigating perilous challenges and balancing tourism concerns.

Captain Ed Kean, Newfoundland's "Iceberg Cowboy," has spent over 30 years harvesting ancient, pristine icebergs in the North Atlantic to provide some of the purest water in the world for luxury products, navigating extreme challenges and evolving technologies.

Iceberg harvesting in Newfoundland and Labrador transforms ancient, pristine icebergs into a lucrative resource for luxury products, while highlighting climate change's impact on Arctic melting.

Edward Kean, a seasoned fisherman in Newfoundland, harvests pristine iceberg water from melting Arctic fragments, turning it into a sought-after luxury product while highlighting the impacts of climate change.

The Inn at Little Washington redefines hydration with a luxury water tasting menu, featuring rare global selections, including $95 iceberg water sourced from 15,000-year-old Canadian glaciers.

Captain Ed Kean of Newfoundland has turned the risky craft of iceberg harvesting into a thriving industry, supplying luxury markets with some of the purest water on Earth from ancient Greenland icebergs.