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06/07/2026

The Beat the Tide Tinkers Run is a GO and we are FULL!!

We've been keeping a close eye on the weather, and we're excited to announce that today's Beat the Tide Tinkers Run at Stoney Island Beach is going ahead as planned!

Bring your running shoes, dress for the conditions, and get ready for a fun afternoon on the beach.

Stoney Island Beach
1:00 PM - Registration begins at 12 noon!
Registration is FULL!

Every participant will receive a medal, and we'll have plenty of fun waiting at the finish line.

See you on the beach as we race the tide and wrap up another great Lobster Festival!

06/06/2026

Beach Yoga Cancelled ☔

Unfortunately, due to the forecast for rain early tomorrow morning, we have made the decision to cancel Beach Yoga.

While a little rain can be refreshing, it's not quite the beach yoga experience we had hoped for!

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you'll join us for future wellness events and activities!

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

The Sugar Hut will be at the arena tonight for the Great Lobsterman Challenge!

🦞 Tonight, you can find The Sugar Hut at the Great Lobsterman Challenge! 🦞

Join us at the Barrington Arena starting at 6:00 PM as some of the best lobstermen around put their skills to the test in this exciting competition!

06/04/2026

Looking for lobster during Lobster Festival? We've got you covered!

Two local favourites are serving up special lobster dinners this week:

Capt. Kat's Lobster Shack
Thursday to Sunday Special! Enjoy a fresh lobster dinner for $55 + tax, complete with their famous Shack Salad and your choice of side. While you're there, don't miss their award-winning lobster roll, a must-try for visitors and locals alike.

Dock and Dine (Clark's Harbour)
On Sunday only, Dock & Dine will be serving a Lobster Boil Dinner for $45 + tax, featuring fresh lobster, corn on the cob, and a delicious side.

Whether you're visiting for the Festival or you're lucky enough to call the Lobster Capital of Canada home, there's no better place to enjoy fresh, local seafood.

If you're looking for great seafood, you've found the perfect spot!

06/04/2026

A 5-time champion. A 2-time champion. The reigning champion.

They’re all stepping back into the arena Thursday night, joined by returning competitors and new challengers looking to make their mark.

One winner. One legend.

The Great Lobsterman Challenge. Thursday night at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena. Doors open at 5:30. The Sugar Hut will be on site!!

06/03/2026

Have you got your West Head Take-Out fix yet? What’s your go-to order?!
Thanks to the East Coast Mermaid for sharing all the love!! ❤️

06/03/2026

Did You Know? 🦞

The very first Great Lobsterman Challenge was held in 2011 during the Cape Sable Island Causeway Boat Races.

Back then, it looked a bit different than it does today!

Originally a two-person team relay, competitors had to race through a series of traditional lobstering tasks that tested both strength and endurance, including:

🦞 Putting on fishing gear
🦞 Coiling rope
🦞 Carrying gear
🦞 Banding lobsters
🦞 Stacking lobster traps

What started as a fun challenge celebrating the skills of local fishers has grown into one of Lobster Festival's most anticipated events. Be sure to catch this year's Challenge, Thursday night at 6:30 at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena!

❓ Trivia Time!
Do you know who won the very first Great Lobsterman Challenge in 2011?

Drop your guess in the comments and see if you're right!

06/02/2026

The Adventure Begins Today! 🔎🦞

Are you ready to explore the Lobster Capital of Canada?

The first clue for the Lobster Capital Quest is now LIVE! Follow the trail of riddles, visit locations throughout the Municipality of Barrington, collect your letters, and see if you can solve the mystery word before June 7th.

And for our younger adventurers...

Lucy's Trivia Trail is officially open!

Download your Trivia Trail sheet, head to the Sherose Island Rocks Trail, find the signs, answer the lobster-themed questions, and submit your completed sheet for a chance to win!

Whether you're cracking clues across town or discovering fun lobster facts along the trail, there's adventure waiting for the whole family during Lobster Festival.

Find Lucy's Trivia Trail Sheet and the First Lobster Capital Quest Clue here:
https://www.lobstercapitalofcanada.com/

Good luck, detectives and trivia masters! We can't wait to see where the adventure takes you.