shipgeeks Posted August 28, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Lobster seems to be the stereotype. (None for me, thanks.) What are some local favorites that we might consider trying while in our ports? Blueberry pie in Bar Harbor. Beaver tails in Halifax. Holy Donuts in Portland. Dried seaweed (name?) in Saint John, sold in the city market. Suggestions, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White123 Posted August 29, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Mussels in Charlottetown. So so sweet. Mouth watering just thinking how good they were 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted August 29, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Poutine and maple sugar candy in Canada, and ice cream in Bar Harbor and Portland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted August 29, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 29, 2022 8 hours ago, shipgeeks said: Blueberry pie in Bar Harbor. Beaver tails in Halifax. Holy Donuts in Portland. Yes to all of those! (Order the pie warm.) Beavertails also in other places besides Halifax, have them wherever you can find them. I agree with the suggestion above about poutine. It was surprisingly good. Enjoy your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted August 29, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I too don't care for lobster, but I love some fried clams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted August 30, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Where can we find Beaver Tails near the port in Halifax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted August 30, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I've seen stands (kiosks) along the boardwalk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzCruise Posted August 30, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Blueberry anything in Maine. Handpies at the farmers market, gelato at the food truck on the Easter Promenade or gelato places in the old port or muffins at lots of bakeries. When they ask if you want your muffin griddled or grilled, say yes. Also, peaches are fabulous in Maine, though the season seems to be almost gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted August 30, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 30, 2022 7 hours ago, shipgeeks said: I've seen stands (kiosks) along the boardwalk. Thanks, our last time there we did a private tour and didn't have time to walk the port boardwalk so this next visit that's all we have planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted August 30, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 30, 2022 11 hours ago, Ashland said: Where can we find Beaver Tails near the port in Halifax? 7 hours ago, shipgeeks said: I've seen stands (kiosks) along the boardwalk. Three years ago (just before the pandemic) and hopefully still now, there was an area along the boardwalk [towards the Marine Museum if you are walking from the ship] with a number of food shacks/stands, one of them being BeaverTails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted August 30, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Still there, I had one there in June. And if you're going to St John , there's a container village as soon as you get off the ship. One of the vendors there sells them as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted August 30, 2022 Author #12 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Mets, Please tell us more about the container village, before I post about it elsewhere. Is it expected to continue into September and October, at least on cruise ship days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted August 31, 2022 #13 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Here's the link. https://area506.ca/container-village 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted August 31, 2022 #14 Share Posted August 31, 2022 5 hours ago, mets123 said: Still there, I had one there in June. And if you're going to St John , there's a container village as soon as you get off the ship. One of the vendors there sells them as well. "Container Village"...We've been there as we exited and entered the ship, but had no idea it had a name. To me it was just a terminal area set up for cruise ships. Lot's of vendor's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted August 31, 2022 Author #15 Share Posted August 31, 2022 8 hours ago, Ashland said: "Container Village"...We've been there as we exited and entered the ship, but had no idea it had a name. To me it was just a terminal area set up for cruise ships. Lot's of vendor's. I believe you are referring to the tented area just beyond the terminal. The container village is new this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted August 31, 2022 #16 Share Posted August 31, 2022 If you like poutine, there is a restaurant in Portland, the Blue Rooster, that does a variation on poutine using tater tots. The "Three Little Pigs" (with bacon, sausage and pork belly) is the ultimate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted August 31, 2022 #17 Share Posted August 31, 2022 On 8/29/2022 at 9:01 AM, 1025cruise said: I too don't care for lobster, but I love some fried clams. As long as they're not the nasty little "strips", but whole clams, I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted August 31, 2022 #18 Share Posted August 31, 2022 10 hours ago, shipgeeks said: I believe you are referring to the tented area just beyond the terminal. The container village is new this year. The container village replaced the tented area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted August 31, 2022 Author #19 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Got it, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted September 1, 2022 #20 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I had delicious scallops at Salty's in Halifax a couple of weeks ago. They were part of this seafood platter, but you could order them on their own. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukecruiser Posted September 2, 2022 #21 Share Posted September 2, 2022 On 9/1/2022 at 7:37 AM, geoherb said: I had delicious scallops at Salty's in Halifax a couple of weeks ago. They were part of this seafood platter, but you could order them on their own. Thanks for the picture, will be In Halifax in a couple weeks on the CP. Will try out Salty's. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane67B Posted September 2, 2022 #22 Share Posted September 2, 2022 On 9/1/2022 at 8:37 AM, geoherb said: I had delicious scallops at Salty's in Halifax a couple of weeks ago. They were part of this seafood platter, but you could order them on their own. I’m happy to hear that you liked Salty’s. There was talk about it on another thread that said it wasn’t good anymore and the food was plain. I’ve been trying to decide where to eat in Halifax and I LOVE seafood!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelwide Posted September 3, 2022 #23 Share Posted September 3, 2022 On 8/31/2022 at 12:16 PM, chengkp75 said: As long as they're not the nasty little "strips", but whole clams, I'm in. +++++++ love the fried clams with the bellies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roomba920 Posted October 20, 2022 #24 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I'm searching for the best croissant in Quebec City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kluv2cruz Posted October 21, 2022 #25 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Try Paillard 1097 Rue Saint-Jean. Very busy. Bakery items looked yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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