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Free Seafood - But, be careful....

Eating contaminated shellfish can cause serious illness or be fatal.
Check The MAP First!

The Canadian Government has provided an interactive MAP that identifies where and when it is safe to eat bivalve shellfish (Clams and stuff). In the maritime provinces you don't need a license to do a little digging but you do have some restrictions. Again, the Canadian Government has provided Guidelines and if you follow them, things should be good. The map and the guidelines go hand and hand.

An old caution was..

>>Following the “R” Rule for Shellfish. Common lore states that we should only be eating shellfish, especially oysters, in months with the letter “R.” So we can help ourselves to all the oysters, mussels, and clams we can eat from September through April, but put the brakes on come May.<<

The concern was the "Red Tide"....

>>The idea of not eating oysters during months without an 'R' comes from the fact that the summer months are the prime breeding time for "red tides," or large blooms of algae that grow along the coast and have the tendency to spread toxins that can be absorbed by shellfish, including oysters.<<

Clam Digging is best accomplished at Low Tide and with a shovel. Walk the beach and watch for little squirts as you walk. Ya got a squirt then you got a clam! Digger Up!

Beyond Clam Digging at low tide, their are a host of other fun things to do to fetch a free meal. As long as you are fishing in Tidal waters (salt water) and observing some Federal restrictions of limit and type of fish caught, all should be good....

>>Salt-water fishing: You do not need a licence to fish in tidal or salt water in Nova Scotia. However, you must respect Canadian federal and provincial fishing seasons, bag limits and gear restrictions (if applicable).<<

 Vacationing in the East Coast is not all about driving, museums and restaurants. If you're planing on doing some East Coast Adventuring do a bit of research on your own and plan for some off days where you can do what you really are going for.... experience what life has to offer.            

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