The best lobster while on PEI! Trust me we ate a lot of lobster on our Canadian vacation and…read moreCrabby's was awesome! The place is a small fish shack on Woods Island right near the ferry dock. It's a fish shack---please do not expect anything else!! FYI: 2 Benches, no indoor seating. Crabby is very friendly and the seafood is super fresh. You order at the window--you can even pick your lobster. He then steams it for you and serves it in a big tray with some claw crackers---delicious!! Here's what we had: Steamed soft shell clams--big and tasty--Amazing! Clam Chowder--This is PEI so you can expect fresh clam chowder. This one was fresh, hot and flavorful.--Yummy 2- 1.5lbs lobsters--fresh, huge, meaty and delicious--need I say more! BYOB since this is a seafood market he does not sell beer. Total bill: under $45---cheapest seafood on PEI!!! Perfect stop if you're getting off the ferry from Nova Scotia--Crabby's is right on the dock and open from 11am till 6pm.

Had Scallops, Crab Cakes and Oysters. Amazingly fresh and delicious. Both served with regular…read morepotato chips. The pan-seared Scallops served on basic white bun, but enjoyed thoroughly while waiting for the ferry. Decent price for the taste and quality.

I went to sunflower to buy flour to make a starter for sourdough bread. They have a few varieties…read morethat you can't find easily, such as stoneground whole wheat. The advantage of getting flour here is that you know the flour is just flour. If you read the ingredient label on a package, there are all kinds of things like ascorbic acid and other stuff they put put in for various reasons. It's good to know that the stoneground flour is just that with nothing else in it. Sunflower also has other specialty items like Dutch processed cocoa, potato starch, and hemp seeds, in case you want that kind of stuff. I will be going there regularly to get flour to feed my starter from now on.

We are new to Nova Scotia and discovered The Pork Shop a couple of months ago. We have been there…read moretwice, driving from Truro, and it is worth the drive. Their sausages are excellent and jerky products outstanding. We have bought other meat products they offer and have not been disappointed.

I'm a fan anytime a business opens up in Pictou County, barring shady biker-related ones, and even…read moremore so when it's a meat monger. And not the typical king of meats, beef, but its too frequently overlooked, delicious little brother - pork. Located in good-sized building along Westville Road, The Pork Shop has a handful of large coolers packed with tons of different sausages (the usual suspects plus cool ones like donair and curry that I'd love to try), many different cuts of pork, a few types of bacon (including the all-to-rare peameal bacon), and beef and chicken for people that aren't s big of fans of pork as I am. Shelves of dry goods to go with your meat line the walls - local jams, honey, sauerkraut, etc. Their website is really great too, listing all of their carnivorous options as well as descriptions of each. Much to my own chagrin, I don't live nearby and don't have a car, so transporting meat is a bit of a hassle/major heath concern. As such, the only meat I've yet tried is my dad's favourite, their marinated capacola pork chops. Luckily for me, it's a damn fine marinade and the pork chops turn out great on the grill - even when my dad, who's infamous for overcooking chops, does them. This may have a bit to do with their hefty thickness, so they're harder to dry out entirely. The flavour is rich and peppery, and I'm guessing the red tint is from paprika since there isn't a spicy hit to them. Get these, grill them up, and openly laugh in the face of those who think beef reigns supreme. On one of my visits back I just may have to load up a cooler with ice packs and smuggle some sausage and bacon back to the city with me. PS. watch out for the horrible potholes in their gravel parking lot.

If you're not willing or able to head out to Bill Wood's farm in Tatamagouche, have no fear. You…read morecan meet up with him every Saturday morning at the Halifax Farmers Market. He's downstairs and you can recognize him by that happy expression on his face. It's contagious! Once you've tasted his lamb, you'll never want any other. I personally love his homemade sausages, not to mention great cuts no matter which ones you favor. He also has free range eggs and other goodies to check out. And you won't be alone at his stand either. All the best restaurants in town buy from him.

For a long time, I've enjoyed a stress reducing soak in a lavender scented bath after a frantic…read moreday, but I've stayed away from adding lavender in my food. Silly me, it's awesome to subtle flavoring to sugar, steeped in warm honey to drizzle over berries in the summer...I could go on, but... Bottom line, lavender soothes the soul in more ways than one. Beach Lane Lavender Organic field-grown lavender plants, bouquets, dried flowers and line of 100% natural lavender products; aromatherapy, gourmet foods, bath & body (for men & women) and cosmetic products are perfect on all levels - especially in the dead of Winter, when I need all the help I can get to stay happy. You can find them every Saturday morning at the Halifax Farmers Market.

I used to have access to freshly grown lavender in my garden, which I used for all sorts of things…read morefrom baking to body care. Ever since I moved I've lamented the fact that I no longer have a constant supply. Luckily these guys are here to fill the void. Visiting them on Saturdays at the market is such a pick-me-up; something about the scent of lavender is just heavenly to me. Their products are high quality, something I would definitely consider giving as a gift.

DO NOT PLACE ONLINE ORDER- THEY FAIL TO SEND AFTER COLLECTING YOUR $$$$$!…read moreOn AUG 17, 2025, I placed a large online order and was immediately billed. After failing to receive the order 30 days later, I started sending emails, inquiring about the order status. NO REPLIES. I tried posting messages on their website, where there's a messaging area, but NO REPLIES. When I check UPS Tracking, it has been in the "In transit" status since Oct. 22nd. I've waited 4 MONTHS for my order, that included all holiday presents, and still no order. Even from Canada, I would have thought that by placing my order in August, it would arrive by Thanksgiving. I understand UPS shipping delays, but the least this company can do is communicate updates with their customers. I've tried to CANCEL my order, but finally received a reply today (after posting a negative Facebook review), that they cannot process my cancellation or refund request because "the order has already shipped". But, WHERE IS IT? I really wanted to support this family-owned business, but feel like they either just neglect their online orders, or are running a scam!

For the past year, my partner and I have been coming here every 1-2 weeks to get ourselves a piece…read moreof chocolate each as a treat. Today, we were told that that is no longer an option and we would have to buy a box. We have been faithful customers of this place and despite not having a lot of money, and having cheaper options, we always came back to this place.

Voted the best Gouda cheese by The Coast, Canadian Cheese makers Guild and...well everyone. That…read moresaid, my son-in-law turned us on to Dragon's Breath Blue Cheese. At first I turned up my nose...I don't really like strong blue cheeses, but this one melted my heart. It's perfect crumbled into a salad, part of a cheese plate (of course it will steal the show), spread on a baguette, tossed in salad...the list is endless. You can find it at the Halifax Farmers Market, Pete's Frootique and..well lots of other places.

A friend of mine was in Halifax and came across a cheese stand at the farmers market and she was…read morejust blown away with the samples. She knew that I love every type of cheese going. So she asked for several types of cheese to bring back to me. I was blown away with the different types of cheese, but by far the 'Dragon's Breath Blue Cheese' was to die for. It is silky smooth with a little nip that comes across slowly. This was my first taste of their Dragon's Breath Blue Cheese, but it won't be my last. I can't wait for my next fix of this fantastic cheese. The 'Dragon's Breath Blue Cheese' comes in a dark blue dragon's egg shaped wax coating.

It's my husband and I's second time in PEI and we love Richard's but the lineups have become too…read morelong so we decided to try this place and wow! We're so happy we did! The food was incredible! The lobster roll is equally as amazing as Richard's and without the wait which makes it that much better! The fish and chips were also some of the best we've had on the island. The service was good and fast as well! Definitely recommend especially if you're looking for some good food to enjoy on the beach while watching the sunset :)

With 2 kids in tow, did not have time to wait in the Richard's line. Blue Water Grill is 2 shops…read moredown and the line was minimal. Even though we came for Richard's, I reluctantly got out of line and went to Blue Water Grill. So glad we did! Ordered the fish and chips, lobster roll and onion rings. Daughter scarfed up the lobster roll before I even had a chance to try. Fish and chips were light, moist, and flaky and paired well with the supplied tartar or ketchup. Onion rings were lightly battered and light golden. Meals were served with a generous portion of fries. Everything was thoroughly enjoyed. Don't hesitate and just go if you're tired of waiting in line.

I flew home for Mother's Day and booked massages and mani/pedis for mom and I. Martha was fantastic…read moreas usual. The girls that did our mani/pedis the next day were great. I fell asleep during the pedicure. Great comfy chair, tilted back and I was given a blanket; boom! I fell asleep! Ha! And Brooke did my braid for me before we went out to dinner. Love Brooke! She did my hair last year as well. Now while mom was getting a service done I paid for 5 massages + tip money. I asked them to call mom in June for a massage then surprise her that it's all paid for. End of June rolled around and mom hasn't told me she's had a massage. I called and left a VM. Someone called me back and stated they didn't have mom's info?! What?! How is that possible when we filled out the client info sheets?! Let alone that I could have sworn that was given when I purchased the massages. Fine, here's her info. I was disappointed about that. Mom has been enjoying the massages and still loves Martha! I called in last week to book mom a spa day for her birthday which is tomorrow. When the lady asked for mom's name, I said Mary C. Oh she's the cutest thing! She's so lovely! So I'm happy to hear that she's been going in and she's so memorable. I called mom and said: your services are paid for, I hope you book the services on your birthday! Happy 76th birthday Ma! Thanks Grand Senses for being accessible for people with various disabilities and mobility devices. You are the only business that is accessible for mom and the staff are great with her!

I went here for the first time while on vacation the other day and Martha (RMT) is a great…read moretherapist! The spa itself is spacious, clean and comfortable. Only $85/hr for an RMT massage, which is really reasonable, considering you get the spa experience + massage. I was also asked to choose two Aveda essential oils, from a lrg collection which were used during the massage. Absolutely five stars!