Buying & Storing
How to Buy Live Lobster in Nova Scotia
Where to buy live lobster in Nova Scotia, how to pick a lively hard-shell one, what drives the price per pound, and how to store, travel with or ship it.
· 11 min read
Buying & Storing Nova Scotia Lobster
Buying lobster should be simple, but grades, shell conditions and prices change through the year. These guides help you pick lively, full-meat lobster, keep it in good shape until it hits the pot, and understand what you are paying for.
Start here
More articles
Buying & Storing
Lobster Sizes Explained: Canners, Markets, Chicks, Quarters and Jumbos
Lobster sizes and grades explained: canners, markets, chicks, quarters, halves, selects and jumbos, with weights, carapace sizes and the best size for each use.
· 7 min read
Buying & Storing
Hard-Shell vs Soft-Shell Lobster: What's the Difference?
Hard shell vs soft shell lobster explained: how moulting changes meat yield, flavour, price and shipping, the squeeze test, and when NS lobster is hardest.
· 9 min read
Looking for something else? Browse every article or jump to another topic:Seasons & Fishing Areas · Fishing & Industry · Rules & Sustainability · Cooking & Recipes · Lobster Biology · Travel & Culture