Lobster Trail History
Nova Scotia lobster is world-famous – and for good reason. We have some of the most fertile lobster fishing grounds, not just in Canada, but on the planet. If you want a true, authentic lobster experience then you’ve come to the right place!
This popular crustacean is the lifeblood of the many working fishing communities in Nova Scotia. These fishermen and women proudly sail the oceans bringing us home the freshest, most delicious Atlantic Lobster.
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Your next summer weekend is basically planned for you.
Here’s how it works:
Visit a Good Cheer, Lobster, Cheese, or Chowder Trail Stop
Order something you’ve never tried before
Collect your stamp
Enter to win prizes!
The hardest part is deciding where to go first.
Tap the link in our bio for a list of the Trail stops ☀️🚗
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Some views are worth raising a glass to 🍷
Luckett Vineyards pairs award-winning Nova Scotia wines with sweeping vineyard views, fresh local flavours, and the iconic red phone booth that’s become a Valley landmark ☎️
Whether you’re stopping in for a tasting, lunch on the patio, or simply soaking in the scenery, it’s the kind of place that reminds you why wine country belongs on every Nova Scotia bucket list.
Send this to someone who’s joining you for a day in the Valley.
📸: @luckettvineyards
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Fresh lobster, local ingredients, and a stop you’ll want to make again and again 🦞
From fresh lobster rolls to rich seafood chowder, Masstown Market is the perfect next stop to add to your Lobster Trail adventure.
Collect your Lobster Trail stamp while you’re there, take some time to explore everything the market has to offer - from local products and fresh-baked treats to plenty of Nova Scotia favourites.
📸: @masstownmarket
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This and finding out Nova Scotia cheese is really, really good.
Whether you’re building the ultimate charcuterie board, chasing the perfect pairing, or searching for your next favourite local find, the Cheese Trail is basically a road trip built around the best cheese Nova Scotia has to offer.
Start your Cheese Trail adventure and taste your way through Nova Scotia.
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Decision-making impossible level: red, white, or another glass? 🍷
Built inside a restored 1860s barn, Planters Ridge Winery brings charm with every pour. Think valley views, crisp whites, smooth reds, and small-batch sips you won’t find anywhere else.
Grab a glass, head to the patio, and don’t forget to add a stamp to your Good Cheer Trail passport.
📸: @planters.ridge
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This is exactly what people mean when they say “get the chowder.”
Loaded with haddock, scallops, shrimp, salmon, savoury cream, and all the comforting coastal flavours you’d hope for in a Nova Scotia chowder, this bowl from Miller’s in Port Hawkesbury is worth slowing down for.
Comfort food, East Coast style. Add it to your Chowder Trail list and don’t forget to get a stamp on your passport while you’re there.
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What’s going in your flight?🍸👀
At Coldstream Clear Distillery, every glass brings something new to the table - from smooth classics to bold seasonal mixes, each one a different take on what local craft can taste like.
Find them in Antigonish, Dartmouth, Stewiacke, and Truro - and start tasting your way through Nova Scotia, one glass at a time.
Add this to your next Good Cheer Trail adventure!
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Pasta, but with a Nova Scotia twist 🦞✨
The Beach Pea Kitchen & Bar’s lobster mafalde features fresh Nova Scotia lobster and is finished with lemon, tarragon, cream, and Parmigiano-Reggiano for a dish full of coastal flavour.
Visit this Lobster Trail stop in Lunenburg and collect your stamp while taking in one of Nova Scotia’s most picturesque harbours.
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