Noshing around Nova Scotia

By Pat Henderson
November 22, 2017

While fresh lobster remains Nova Scotia’s signature dish, the province boasts a diverse list of local products that range from wine and hard ciders to truffles and handmade chocolates. In addition to getting a taste of the province as they explore the Seafood Trail and the Good Cheer Trail, groups can enjoy the following five culinary adventures (some may have limited dates in 2018; check with providers):

Cooking on the Farm with the Kilted Chef
Chef Alain Bossé takes guests on a quest for local ingredients before bringing them back to his farm for a personalized cooking class and lunch.

Best of Halifax Foodie Adventure
Local Tasting Tours takes groups to top foodie spots in Halifax’s trendiest neighborhoods for samples, including a private tasting inside Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Lobster Bay Culinary Adventures
Following a private garden tour and samples of fresh herbs, groups head to the shores along Lobster Bay to build a wood fire and boil their own fresh lobster dinner.

Devour! The Vines
Guests take a seat at the harvest table at Le Caveau Restaurant 
at Domaine de Grand Pré Winery to enjoy an intimate vineyard dinner overlooking the Bay of Fundy.

Lighthouse Bites Full Moon Adventure
This adventure includes a kayaking excursion to Kidston Island, locally sourced hors d’oeuvres, beer and wines, and songs from guide/musician Angelo Spinnazola.

For more information, contact Nova Scotia Tourism’s Linda Murphy or go to novascotia.com.

Top photo: The Kilted Chef, Alain Bossé
Photo by kiltedchef.ca

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