Discover Nova Scotia’s Food & Drink Trails

Eat & Drink

Did you know that Nova Scotia is home to two seafood-centric culinary trails – the Lobster Trail and the Chowder Trail? Nova Scotia also boasts the Good Cheer Trail, dedicated to local, craft beverages created in the province. Seafood lovers and craft beverage connoisseurs will love exploring the dozens of restaurants, craft breweries, wineries and distilleries dotted all over the province.

Continue your Culinary Trails adventures by downloading the Taste of Nova Scotia mobile app which features digital passports for the Good Cheer Trail, Chowder Trail and Lobster Trail. How many locations will you visit during your next trip to Nova Scotia?

Lobster Trail

It’s no secret that succulent, fresh lobster is widely available across Nova Scotia. The Lobster Trail highlights the variety of ways creative chefs prepare their lobster dishes. From the traditional lobster dinner or lobster roll to lobster nachos, mac and cheese, tacos, poutine, and grilled cheese sandwiches, your lobster cravings will be satisfied here!

Whether you’re looking for a lobster breakfast, lunch, or dinner (or perhaps all three), follow the Lobster Trail to your next delicious meal.

Two women eat a lobster dinner. One is wearing a lobster bib. A glass of white wine is on the table. — Capt. Kat's Lobster Shack

Lobster rolls from Tom's Lobster Shack — Discover the Lobster Trail in Nova Scotia

Chowder Trail

While we believe chowder is delicious during any season, there is something comforting about a warm bowl of hearty chowder during the cooler months. Visit a variety of restaurants this winter along the Chowder Trail to taste the differences between how Nova Scotian chefs prepare this maritime dish, you may even discover a new favourite!

Nova Scotia Good Cheer Trail

Nothing pairs better with our seafood than beverages crafted by Nova Scotian wine makers, brewers, and distillers. The Good Cheer Trail is Canada’s only culinary trail featuring wine, beer, spirits, and mead producers. With over 100 participants, the trail offers up tastings, tours, and special events throughout the province.

Be sure to look for beverages from producers featured on the Good Cheer Trail at local restaurants during your stay, including Nova Scotia’s appellation white wine, Tidal Bay.