Another activity that many visitors take part in when visiting the Bay of Fundy is tasting the local cuisine. Many of the villages along the shores of the Bay of Fundy offer a variety of delicacies; however, the most popular is the seafood. According to the article “Fishing Villages,” because these towns are located on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, many locals make their living fishing. In these fishing villages, you will find many shops and restaurants selling their catch of the day to hungry tourists. However, the article “Where to Find the Best Seafood Dinner in the Bay of Fundy” explains that the most sought-after seafood is lobster, scallops, and dulse.

Lobster. The article “Where to find the Best Seafood Dinner in the Bay of Fundy” states that the lobster in the Bay of Fundy is said to be unique due to the icy temperature of the water, which gives the lobster meat a superior taste. The taste of the Bay of Fundy lobster also differs from lobster caught elsewhere because of the food the Bay of Fundy lobsters consume. Popular ways to eat lobster are in lobster rolls or simply dousing the meat in butter.

Scallops. Scallops are also a special treat in the Bay of Fundy, which is highlighted by the article “Where to find the Best Seafood Dinner in the Bay of Fundy.” However, the scallops from Digby, Nova Scotia are the most recognized due to their large size and sweetness. Because scallops are so common in the area, Digby, Nova Scotia, has the biggest group of scallop fishers in the world. Traditional ways to eat these scallops are either fried in butter or mixed into a sea food chowder.

Dulse. Another traditional cuisine among the local villages surrounding the Bay of Fundy is dulse. The article “The World’s Best Dulse” explains that dulse is a type of seaweed that is red, and often consumed dried. Growing only in the waters of the North Atlantic and Northwest Pacific Oceans, dulse is said to be best when grown in shaded waters. Dulse is then able to be hand-picked during low tides, and hung to dry. Locals often eat dulse in large pieces, or crushed down to make a powder to cook with.