06/30/2026
🏆 We have our winner! 🏆 Kim Morrison
Thanks to everyone who entered our trivia contest. We had some great guesses!
For those who were wondering where the name Teazers came from, here's the story...
The name comes from the legendary Young Teazer, one of the most famous ships in Nova Scotia history.
During the War of 1812, the original Teazer was captured by the British. Its crew, including Lieutenant Frederick Johnson, was released on parole after promising not to fight against Britain again until they were officially exchanged. Instead, Johnson returned to sea aboard the Young Teazer, breaking that promise. �
After an 18-hour chase, the Young Teazer was cornered in Mahone Bay by British warships. Knowing that he had broken his parole and fearing capture—and, according to many historical accounts, fearing he could be hanged for doing so—Johnson is believed to have run below deck and ignited the ship's powder magazine. The explosion destroyed the Young Teazer, killing most of the crew and creating one of the most famous maritime legends in Nova Scotia. �
Since then, generations of Nova Scotians have told stories of the mysterious "Teazer Light," a ghostly burning ship said to appear in Mahone Bay near the anniversary of the explosion.
It's an incredible piece of our province's history, and we're proud to carry that name forward at Teazers Bar & Grill.
Congratulations again to our winner, and thanks to everyone who played along! 🍻⚓📖
