Seafood Retail D irectory

Prince Edward Island

Agriculture and Fisheries

Directory Information

This directory is published by the Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.The information has been supplied by participating companies and lists the name of each retail outlet along with its location, telephone number and products it has available. Retail outlets who wish to be included in future directories may contact the department.

Agriculture and FisheriesPO Box 1180

548 Main Street, MontaguePrince Edward Island

Canada C0A 1R0Tel: (902) 838-0910Fax: (902) 838-0975

gov.pe.ca/fard

Agriculture and Fisheries

What’s In Season

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Lobster

Snow Crab

Rock Crab

Mussels

Oysters

Scallops

Bar Clams

Quahaugs

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Soft ShellClams

BluefinTuna

Mackerel

Herring

Smelts

Eel

Halibut

* Tuna season may vary. Please consult gov.pe.ca/fard* Cultured halibut available year round.

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Acadian Fishermen’s Co-op Assoc. Ltd.

Abram’s Village 8323 Route 11 Abram’s VillageWellington, PE C0B 2E0902.854.2675Pack for Shipping: YesMay-October 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Products Available: Full line of lobster products, rock crab, scallops, mackerel, herring, flounder etc.

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Arsenault’s Fish Mart

Summerside246 Harbour DriveHolman’s Wharf Summerside, PE C1N 5Y8902.436.7490Pack for Shipping: YesOpen Year Round 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 7 days a week

Products Available: Lobster (live/cooked), clams, oysters, quahaugs, fresh fish, salt fish, canned goods

arsenaultsfishmart.com

Products Available: Mussels

Atlantic Aqua Farms

Orwell Cove 918 Brush Wharf RoadOrwell Cove, PE C0A 2E0902.651.2563 Pack for Shipping: Yes Open Year Round8:00 am to 4:30 pm Mon to Fri

Basin View Seafood

Darnley72 Reuben’s LaneDarnley, PE C0B 1M0902.836.3903Pack for Shipping: Yes Hours of Operation - May to Dec10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Products Available: Lobster, snow crab, mussels, oysters, clams, mackerel, halibut, scallops, salmon, haddock, sole, cod

basinview.ca

By the Bay Fish Mart

St. Peter’s Bay5599 St. Peters Road St. Peters Bay, PE C0A 2A0 902.961.3474Pack for Shipping: YesHours of Operation - June to late Sept10:00 am to 7:00 pm Mon to Sat12:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sun

Products Available: Lobster (live/cooked/canned/frozen), mussels, oysters, clams, scallops, haddock, hake, cod, sole, shrimp, halibut, salmon, speciality orders are available

Bergayle Fisheries

Souris 1399 Little Harbour Road Souris, PE C0A 2B0 902.687.2255 Pack for Shipping: Yes Hours of Operation - mid May to end of Oct 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Mon to Fri9:00 am to 2:00 pm Sat

Products Available: Lobster, snow crab, scallops, mussels, oysters, halibut, shrimp, haddock, cod, hake, flounder, sole, salmon, bluefin tuna, fish cakes

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Cabot Fishermen’s Co-op

Kensington388 King StreetKensington, PE C0B 1M0902.836.3062Pack for Shipping: NoHours of OperationMay-October

Products Available: Lobster, snow crab, rock crab, mackerel, smelts, silversides, eel, bar clams

cabotfishermen.com

Captain Cooke’s Seafood Inc.

Borden-Carleton23675 Trans Canada HighwayBorden-Carleton, PE C0B 1X0 902.437.3620Pack for Shipping: Yes Open Year Round 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 7 days a week

Products Available: Lobster (cooked), lobster meat, oysters, smelts, scallops, mackerel, mussels, crab, bar clams, halibut, flounder, hake, shrimp, chowders

Carr’s Shellfish

Stanley Bridge10056 Route 6, Stanley Bridge WharfStanley Bridge, PE C0A 1E0 902.886.2716Pack for Shipping: YesHours of Operation - May - Dec9:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon to Sat10:00-4:00 Sunday (May to Oct)10:00 am to 7:00 pm July and Aug

Products Available: Malpeque oysters, soft shell clams, lobster (live/cooked), mussels, quahuags, scallops, fresh fish in season

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Doiron Fisheries Ltd.

North Rustico56 Harbourview DriveNorth Rustico, PE C0A 1X0902.963.2442Pack for Shipping: YesHours of Operation - May - Oct 158:00 am to 6:00 pm May and June8:00 am to 7:00 pm July and Aug8:00 am to 6:00 pm Sept and Oct

Products Available: Lobster (live/cooked), crab, mussels, clams, oysters, quahaugs, scallops, mackerel, shrimp, cod, hake, haddock, salmon, halibut

doironfishmarket.com

Crabby’s Seafood

Wood Islands 84 Lighthouse Road Fishermen’s Wharf Wood Islands, PE C0A 1B0 902.962.3228Pack for Shipping: YesHours of Operation - June to end of Sept12:00 pm to 6:00 pm 7 days a week

Products Available: Lobster (live/cooked), snow crab, rock crab, oysters, mussels, clams, quahaugs, scallops, cod, haddock, sole, halibut. Sandwiches and chowders at Crabby’s Take-out.

Five Star Shellfish Inc.

Freeland 1066 Milligan’s Wharf Ellerslie, PE C0B 1J0902.831.2906Pack for Shipping: Yes Open Year Round8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Products Available: Oysters, quahaugs, mussels

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L&C Fisheries Inc.

French River 96 Jollimore DriveFrench River, PE C0B 1M0902.886.2770Pack for Shipping: Yes Open Year Round 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon to Fri

Products Available: Bar clams, lobster (live/cooked/canned), mackerel, mussels, oysters, quahaugs, scallops, smelts, cod

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JMK Fish Mart

Summerside 110 Queens Wharf Summerside, PE C1N 1A6902.888.2800Pack for Shipping: Yes Hours of OperationMay and June, 7 days a week9:00 am to 6:00 pmJuly and Aug, 7 days a week8:30 am to 8:00 pm

Products Available: Lobster, oysters, mussels, scallops, soft-shell clams, bar clams, snow crab, eels, smelts, herring, mackerel, cod, flounder, hake, silversides

jmkfishmart.ca

Machons Point Fisherman’s Co-op

Murray Harbour 308 Machon Point Road Murray Harbour, PE C0A 1V0 902.962.3266 Pack for Shipping: NoOpen Year Round 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon to Fri

Products Available: Lobster, rock crab, scallops, herring, mackerel, ground fish

MacKinnon’s Lobster Pound Ltd.

Charlottetown2 Prince Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P5 902.894.9311/ 902.566.1555/ 1.877.919.9311 Pack for Shipping: YesHours of Operation - May to Oct 30th11:30 am to 10:00 pm

Products Available: Lobster (live/cooked), mussels, oysters, clams, scallops, haddock, salmon, halibut

lobsteronthewharf.com

Malpeque Oyster Barn

Malpeque10 King Street Malpeque Harbour Malpeque, PE C0B 1M0902.836.3999Pack for Shipping: YesHours of Operation - July 2nd-Aug 31st 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Mon to Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sun

Products Available: Malpeque oysters, mussels, scallops, quahaugs, salmon, mackerel, haddock, cod

Medallion Trading PEI Inc.

Charlottetown28 Schurman StreetCharlottetown, PEC1E 2A9902.569.3001Pack for Shipping: YesHours of Operation - Open Year Round 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon to Fri

Products Available: Smoked salmon varieties, lobster, mussels, oysters, quahaugs, soft shell clams

mtpei.com

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Morning Star Fisheries Seafood Store

Victoria1 Causeway RoadVictoria, PE C0A 2G0902.658.3045Pack for Shipping: YesHours of Operation - June to Sept12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Mon to Sat 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sun

Products Available: Halibut, lobster (live/cooked), mussels, oysters, scallops, haddock, crab, shrimp, cod, hake, sole, swordfish, salmon

halibutpei.ca

MR Seafoods

Charlottetown61 Thompson DriveCharlottetown, PE C1E 2E3 902.388.1525 Pack for Shipping: YesOpen Year Round9:00 am to 4:00 pm Mon

Products Available: Lobster, mussels, clams, oysters, crab, mackerel, smelts, bar clams, haddock, hake, cod, halibut, salmon, trout, sole, shrimp, fish cakes, various value added products

mrseafoods.com

Mike’s Queen Street Meat Market

Charlottetown368 University AvenueCharlottetown, PE C1A 4N1 902.894.7336 Pack for Shipping: Yes Open Year Round 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Sat

Products Available: Lobster (live/cooked/meat), mussels, oysters, clams, cod, haddock, hake

mikesmm.ca

9:00 am to 6:00 pm Tues to Fri9:00 am to 3:00 pm Sat

Raspberry Point Oyster Co.

Cavendish9581 Cavendish RoadCavendish, PE C0A 1N0902.566.5558Pack for Shipping: YesOpen Year Round-Call Ahead

Products Available: Oysters

raspberrypoint.com

Prince Edward Aqua Farms Inc.

Spring Brook5891 Route 20Spring Brook, PE C0B 1M0902.886.2220

Pack for Shipping: YesOpen Year Round 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Sat

Products Available: Mussels, oysters, quahaugs, soft shelled clams, scallops, lobster (live)

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Richard’s Fresh Seafood

Covehead9 Covehead WharfStanhope, PE C0A 1P0902.672.3030

Pack for Shipping: YesOpens May 31-Sept 30 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sun to Sat

Products Available: Lobster, soft shell clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, mackerel, cod, haddock

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Royal Star Foods Ltd.

Tignish175 Judes Point RoadTignish, PE C0B 2B0 902.882.5051 ext 362 Pack for Shipping: YesOpen Year Round9:00 am to 5:30 pm Mon to Sat12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sun

Products Available: Lobster, snow crab, mackerel, herring, cod, haddock, hake, clams, mussels, oysters, quahaugs, flounder

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Water Prince Corner Shop

Charlottetown141 Water Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A8 902.368.3212 Pack for Shipping: YesHours of Operation - May to late Oct 9:00 am to 8:00 pm May, Jun, Sept, Oct 9:00 am to 10:00 pm July and AugSpecial orders on request year round

Products Available: Lobster (live/cooked), lobster meat, scallops, oysters, mussels, clams, halibut, salmon, crab, seafood chowder

waterprincelobster.ca

Rodney’s Oyster Depot L.P.

Nine Mile Creek226 Wharf RoadNine Mile Creek, PE C0A 1H2 902.675.3388 Pack for Shipping: Yes Hours of Operation - May to mid Jan 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon to Sat

Products Available: Oysters

Mussel TipsBuyingOn exposure to air, some live mussels may start to open; a gentle tap should cause their shells to close. Discard any mussels that do not close.

StoringAs with most fresh seafood, it is best to use mussels soon after purchase. However, if cultured mussels are chilled quickly after harvest, they may be stored alive in their shells for about a week. To ensure maximum shelf life, store cultured mussels in the coolest part of the refrigerator and cover with a damp cloth or wet newspaper. Do not rinse mussels until you are ready to use.

The mussels will leak a small amount of liquid each day which must be drained off regularly or the mussels will drown. For this reason, avoid direct contact with ice.

Mussels may be kept frozen for several months either in the shell or shucked.In the shell: blanch for 20 seconds in boiling water, drain and pack in tightly sealed heavy plastic bags or containers. Shucked: Place cooked, shucked mussel meat in plastic containers with a solution of 5 ml (1 tsp.) of salt to 250ml (1 cup) of water. Cover mussels with liquid and leave a 1 cm (1/2 inch) space for expansion.

CookingTo steam mussels, rinse first under cool running water. Steam in a covered pot over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes for 1 kg (2 lbs) of mussels or until the shells are wide open, and the meat comes loose from the shell. Add a touch of wine, chopped celery, carrots and/or onion for extra flavour and colour.

Lobster TipsLiveLook for some movement when handled, particularly the tail curling again after being straightened. If there is no movement and the tail hangs down, do not use the lobster.

CookingFirst, prepare a pot of boiling salted water (25 ml/2 tbsp of salt per litre/quart of water), using enough water to completely cover the lobster. Grasp the lobster by its back with your hand or tongs and plunge it head-first into the water. Cover and return to a boil, and then lower the heat to a bubbly simmer.

Lobster will cook in 12-20 minutes depending on the size. Smaller lobsters will cook in 12-15 minutes, while larger lobsters will require up to 20 minutes or more of cooking time. Timing should start only after the water has returned to a boil.

Whole CookedFresh cooked lobster has a distinctive delicate aroma, reminiscent of the ocean. The lobster shell should be relatively firm, with a reddish orange colour. Fresh cooked lobster can be refrigerator-stored for a maximum of two days. Try to keep the lobster upside down so the flesh retains moisture.

FrozenIf you wish to freeze cooked lobster meat, remove from the shell and place in freezer containers. A brine solution of 10 ml (2 tsp.) salt per 250 ml (1 cup) water should be used to cover the meat, leaving a 1 cm (1/2 inch) head space in the container. Seal and freeze immediately.

Frozen lobster should be stored in the freezer at -18°C (0°F) or below. Never refreeze a defrosted lobster. The best way to defrost frozen lobster meat is to place the unopened can or pouch in cold water in the refrigerator overnight. This method retains maximum flavour.

Step 3Twist tail piece to remove from body.

Step 7Separate the back from the body. In this area is the tomalley (green substance), and female lobsters may contain roe which is like a red caviar. Both are edible. Break open the bottom section of body where there is good meat.

Step 5Turn over the lobster tail and break open the shell to remove meat.

Step 1Twist off the claws from the lobster body. Twist open the sections behind the claw at the joints and use a seafood fork or lobster pick to re-move this sweet meat.

How to Eat a Lobster

Step 8Twist the legs from the body and enjoy thesweet meat inside. The meat can be sucked out like sipping through a straw.

Step 6Bend back and break the flippers off the tail piece; there are bits of meat inside each flipper.

Step 4Squeeze the sides of lobster tail together until the shell cracks lengthwise or use a knife to crack the underside section of the shell.

Step 2Crack each claw with a nut cracker or knife. If you bend off the moveable part of the claw, the meat can be removed more easily.

Oyster TipsBuyingLive oysters should have tightly closed, undamaged shells, or, if gaping slightly, should close when tapped. Shucked oysters should have good colour, fresh smell and be packaged in clear, not cloudy oyster liquor. The odour inside should be pleasant.

StoringStore in cold environment. Live oysters should be refrigerated (flat side of the shell up) for up to 3 weeks at a temperature of 5°C (40°F). Oysters prefer airy packaging; do not store in closed containers or plastic bags. Do not wash shells until ready to use. Shucked oysters can be refrigerated up to 1 week in the fridge or frozen 2 to 3 months.

FreezingDo not freeze in shell. To freeze; shuck and cover with their own strained liquor. Leave ½ cm air space, seal container and freeze at -18°C (0°F). Keep frozen until ready to eat, do not refreeze.

PreparationBrush under running water just prior to using. Do not leave in water. Unless steaming in the shell, the first step in preparation is shucking, or opening the oyster to access the meat.

How to Shuck an Oyster1. Shucking an oyster ideally requires an oyster knife with a short,

sharp, thick blade. Wear a glove to protect your hand against the knife and sharp edges of the shell.

2. Hold the oyster deep side of the shell down with the hinge toward you.

3. Insert the knife between the shells near the hinge, twisting the knife to separate the halves.

4. The oyster is attached to the centre of its upper and lower shells by a strong muscle. Sever the muscle’s attachment to the upper shell. Lift off and discard the upper shell.

5. Slide the knife under the oyster and sever the lower muscle. Take care not to spill the delicious salty liquor in the shell.

Your oyster is now ready to be eaten or prepared in any of a number of mouth watering recipes. They can be baked or broiled in the half shell, pan-fried or deep fried, stewed or poached. The choice is yours, enjoy!

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