A taste of coastal living.
From the sound of shellfish being cracked, to the smell of the warm melted butter… enjoying lobster is an experience that never loses its sense of specialness. Here in NB, lobster – along with snow crab, oysters, shrimp, clams, caviar, and fish – is on the menu across the province.
As a Maritime province with a coastline stretching from the Bay of Fundy to Chaleur Bay—and Shediac, the lobster capital of the world, along the way—, fish and seafood have always been an important part of life here. Today, our locally-caught seafood is as much for locals’ tables as it is for international markets. The commercial fisheries sector is a vital component of our province's social and economic fabric, making New Brunswick one of Canada's top seafood exporters.
Any coastal community you visit is bound to feature working fishing wharves, which serve as a hub for many villages. If you catch a boat as it returns from sea, you may even score a chat with the fishermen and learn about their way of life. The start of lobster season (which varies in different parts of the province) also comes with excitement and pageantry as the boats are launched.
But wherever you go in the province, you’ll be able to enjoy the bounty of the sea. Traditional seafood delights like lobster rolls (hotdog bun or roll, mayo or butter); chowder (each restaurant has their own recipe); and fried clams, the ultimate coastal road trip treat. You’ll find it all on the menu at seaside shacks, roadside diners, and urban bistros. Bon appétit!
