Digby Scallops (Nova Scotia): The productive scallop fleet based in Digby, on Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy coast, hauls back some of the choicest, most succulent scallops in the world. Sample the fare at local restaurants, or cook up a batch on your own. Simple is better: A light sauté in butter brings out their rich flavor.
Rappie Pie (Nova Scotia): When traveling between Digby and Yarmouth, watch for shops selling rappie pie -- a local Acadian treat made from potatoes plus meat or seafood.
Fresh Lobster (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick): Wherever you see the wooden lobster traps piled on a wharf, you'll know a fresh lobster meal isn't far away. Among the most productive lobster fisheries are around Shediac, New Brunswick, and all along Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast. Sunny days are ideal for cracking open a crustacean while sitting at a wharf-side picnic table, preferably with a locally brewed beer close at hand.
Prince Edward Island Mussels: PEI has long been known for its wonderful potatoes, but the farmed mussels do more to thrill the taste buds. You'll see the lines of mussel buoys in inlets and harbors. Order up a mess at an island restaurant to share with your whole table.
Newfoundland Berries: The unforgivingly rocky and boggy soil of this blustery island resists most crops, but produces some of the most delicious berries you can imagine. Look for roadside stands in midsummer, or pick your own blueberries, strawberries, partridgeberries, or bakeapples. Many restaurants serve berries (on cheesecake, in custard) when they're in season.
