What Will You Crack Open?
From our ocean to your plate – crack open your sense of adventure on the Nova Scotia Lobster Trail. There’s no place on earth where you will get fresher lobster and more talented chefs creating delicious locally-inspired dishes with this iconic crustacean.
Break out your lobster crackers and get ready for a feast. On the Lobster Trail, you’ll experience traditional lobster dinners, lobster rolls and everything in between.
FOLLOW THE TRAILS. CAPTURE THE MOMENTS. COLLECT THE STAMPS. GET THE PRIZES.
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How It Works
- 1Visit a Lobster Trail Stop
Head over to one of our participating Trail Stop locations. - 2Eat Nova Scotia Lobster
What will you crack open? - 3Get your stamp
Passport, mobile app or website. - 4Enter to Win Prizes! Collect 10 stamps to receive a free Lobster Trail t-shirt* AND be entered for the Grand Prize Draw (10 stamps = one entry. For every five additional stamps you will receive one extra entry). Submit your passport stamps here.
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Craving a bowl of coastal comfort?
Dive into Grand Banker Bar & Grill’s New England-style cream broth loaded with haddock, shrimp, scallops, clams, potato, and an artisan biscuit.
Fresh, local, and simply delicious seafood chowder - served with stunning Lunenburg waterfront views that make every bite unforgettable! 🌊🦞
📸: @the_grand_banker
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What are you drinking at Sober Island Brewing?🍺
Since 2016, this Eastern Shore brewery has been crafting small-batch ales full of maritime spirit. From crisp lagers to bold IPAs, there’s a brew for every beer lover.
Stop by the taproom, enjoy a pint, and soak up that relaxed coastal vibe - family and dogs welcome too!
📸: @east.coast.food.stories
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Artisanal dairy, crafted with care 🐄✨
At Skye Glen Creamery in Cape Breton, fresh grass-fed Jersey milk is transformed into squeaky Cheddar curds, rich Chedd’Or, silky Fromage Blanc, and creamy non-homogenized milk.
Visit the creamery and taste the difference quality, local ingredients make.
📸 @east.coast.food.stories
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Calling all lobster lovers!🦞
Whether it’s lobster rolls, lobster risotto, a lobster caesar, lobster club, or lobster & artichoke dip, you can savour the best of the Atlantic in any dish at the Seaport Social.
Located near the Halifax waterfront, it offers the perfect spot to enjoy fresh coastal flavours while you’re exploring the city.
Make sure to collect a #LobsterTrail stamp during your visit!
📸: @seaportsocial
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Brewed on-site in downtown Halifax, @gahan.novacentre offers handcrafted beers and ciders made with fresh ingredients and no additives.
A Good Cheer Trail stop where quality, craft, and hospitality come together 🍻
Visit, explore their brewing process, and collect your stamp.
📸: @gahan.novacentre
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Gabrieau’s Bistro takes seafood chowder to another level.
Their Seafood Chowder with fresh Atlantic seafood is simmered in a rich, creamy broth with fresh herbs, tomato concasse, and a splash of Pernod - all beneath flaky puff pastry that’s baked to perfection.
A must-stop on the Chowder Trail. Don’t forget to collect your stamp while you’re there 🥣🦞
📸: @gabrieaus
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Farm-fresh and full of flavour 🧀🥛
At Masstown Creamery, you’ll find handcrafted cheeses, bottled milk, cream, butter, eggnog, and irresistible cheese curds - all made with care using milk from nearby dairy farms.
You can even watch the process through their on-site viewing window before exploring hundreds of cheeses from Nova Scotia, across Canada, and around the world.
A Cheese Trail stop worth savouring ✨
📸: @east.coast.food.stories
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Lobster rolls done right in downtown Halifax 🦞✨
At The Arms, it’s East Coast flavour at its finest - garlic butter-toasted potato bun, classic lobster and mayo, and a crisp red cabbage slaw for that perfect crunch
P.S. They’re serving up seafood chowder, too 👀 So if you’re torn between chowder and a lobster roll… why not do both and collect a stamp for each trail?
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