Where to buy

Knowing What to Look for When Buying Lobster

Live lobster should show movement, and the tail should spring back when straightened. It may range in colour from mottled green to blue. Shells should be hard and thick, indicating an ideal meat-to-shell ratio.

Lobsters may tire between purchase and time of cooking, however, they should be alive prior to cooking. Cooked lobster should have a bright red colour and a fresh aroma. The tail section should be tightly curled and return to this position when straightened.

Culinary Quantities

If you plan to use fresh lobster in a recipe, you may remove the meat from the shell. A one-pound (500 g) lobster contains approximately 3 to 4 ounces (100-125 g) of meat. It takes 5.5 ounces (160 g) of meat to yield 1 cup (250 mL). An 11.3 oz (320 g) can of frozen lobster yields approximately 2 cups (500 mL) of cooked lobster meat.

Where Can I Buy Lobster?

Come enjoy the succulent flavour of Nova Scotia lobster. The harvesting season in the largest area is about to open and now is the time to enjoy the taste! However, you can take advantage of live and fresh NS lobster, which is available year-round throughout the province. Visit your local grocery store, enjoy the delicious flavour and presentation at a local restaurant, or order directly from a Nova Scotia supplier. The following list provides retailers and restaurants in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Western Canada. From our sea to your plates, Nova Scotia lobster is here for you!

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Retailers Offering Nova Scotia Lobster

Chains Across Canada

Nova Scotia

  • Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership
    757 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS
    T: (902) 457-2376
    Hours: 9am-6pm (7 days a week)
  • The Fish Basket
    100 Government Wharf Road
    Fisherman's Cove, NS
    T: 1-866-773-4400
    Hours: 9am-6pm (Mon-Fri); 9am-5pm (Sat-Sun)
  • Fisherman's Market International Inc.
    607 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS
    T: (902) 445-3474
    Hours: 9am-6pm (Mon-Fri); 11am-6pm (Sat)
  • Hall's Harbour Lobster Pound Ltd.
    Kentville, NS
    T: (902) 679-5299
    Hours: 9am-1pm (Mon-Fri)
    Note: Restaurant and Retailer (restaurant not open in Winter; but can call to order)
  • O'Neil Fisheries Ltd. (open May-October only)
    144 Water Street (Head of Fishermen's Wharf)
    Digby, NS
    T: (902) 245-5411
  • Premium Seafoods Limited
    616 Veterns Memorial Drive
    Arichat, NS
    Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Sat)
    T: (902) 226-2633
  • Seakist Lobster
    598 Highway 304, Overton, NS
    T: (902) 742-0330
    Hours: 7:30am-5pm (Mon-Fri); 7:30am-12pm (Sat)
  • Or visit Select Nova Scotia

Alberta

British Columbia

Restaurants Offering Nova Scotia Lobster

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Ontario

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

Alberta

British Columbia

Nova Scotia Lobster Experience

If you are a retailer or restaurant in Canada that offers delicious Atlantic Canada lobster on your menu, we will be happy to add you to the list! Simply email marketing@gov.ns.ca to obtain the listing form. For more information about Nova Scotia lobster distributors and retailers visit the online seafood directory.

Updated: February 7, 2010