At Lobsterboys, we know that delivering an unforgettable guest experience is paramount in the luxury hospitality industry. Whether you're crafting menus for a high-end resort, country club, or fine dining establishment, every ingredient you choose reflects the quality and care you put into each dish. That’s why we are proud to offer live lobster bought directly from local lobstermen across Canada’s five maritime regions. Our approach ensures year-round availability, exceptional taste, sustainability, and full traceability—critical to providing your guests with the very best.
Comparing Canadian lobster to Maine lobster isn’t about competition. It’s about recognizing the unique qualities that make Canadian lobster the premium choice for luxury dining. Here’s why Lobsterboys' direct-from-lobstermen sourcing from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula brings unrivaled value to your table.
The Cold-Water Difference: Quality You Can Taste
Lobsters thrive in cold waters, but the pristine waters surrounding Canada’s maritime regions are significantly colder than those off the coast of Maine. This cold-water environment plays a crucial role in the development of Canadian lobsters, producing firm, sweet meat and hard shells, which yield more meat per pound than soft-shell varieties.
These colder, cleaner waters also mean slower growth for the lobsters, resulting in a superior meat-to-shell ratio—a critical factor for chefs looking to deliver both value and quality. In contrast, Maine lobsters, particularly during the warmer summer months, often have softer shells that, while tender, result in less meat and make the lobsters more delicate during shipping. With Canadian hard-shell lobsters, you can trust that every shipment brings hearty, flavorful lobster, ensuring a superior dining experience for your guests.
Clean, Pristine Waters: The Purest Environment for Lobsters
Canada’s maritime regions are not only home to cold waters but also some of the cleanest oceans in the world. The pristine conditions of these waters are essential to producing lobsters of the highest quality. Canadian lobstermen fish in unpolluted, nutrient-rich environments, ensuring that each lobster you serve is as clean and pure as the waters it came from. This commitment to sourcing from such pristine ecosystems allows Lobsterboys to provide the freshest, most flavorful lobster available.
Vitality and Freshness: More Fat for More Energy
Canadian lobsters are known for their higher fat reserves, a natural result of thriving in colder waters. This extra fat not only enhances the lobster’s rich, succulent flavor but also keeps them more energetic and lively during transport. With rapid 24-hour delivery, our lobsters arrive fresher, more robust, and ready to be served at the peak of their quality. This level of vitality ensures that your guests enjoy the freshest, most flavorful lobster, no matter how far it travels.
Year-Round Availability: Prime Seasons from Canada’s Five Maritime Regions
One of the greatest advantages of sourcing from Canada is the year-round availability of premium lobster. Canada’s five maritime regions each have distinct lobster seasons, ensuring a consistent supply of fresh lobster for your kitchen. Here’s what you can expect:
- New Brunswick: Prime lobster season runs from November to June, delivering hard-shell lobster at its finest.
- Nova Scotia: With two primary fishing seasons—November to May in the south and May to July in the north—Nova Scotia ensures steady availability throughout the year.
- Prince Edward Island: PEI, famous for its pristine waters, offers peak lobster in May-June and August-October, with sweet, firm lobsters that are perfect for luxury dining.
- Newfoundland and Labrador: The season from April to July produces large, flavorful lobsters from the icy waters of the North Atlantic.
- Gaspé Peninsula (Quebec): Lobsters are harvested from late April to early July in these nutrient-rich waters, delivering lobsters with rich, succulent meat.
This staggered approach ensures that no matter the time of year, you can offer your guests the freshest, highest quality live lobster without compromise.
Sustainability and Traceability: A Commitment to the Future
Sustainability is central to everything we do at Lobsterboys. By working directly with lobstermen across Canada’s maritime regions, we ensure that the lobster you receive is not only of the highest quality but also harvested in a manner that protects the long-term health of the lobster population.
Canadian fisheries adhere to stringent size regulations and seasonal restrictions, ensuring that only mature lobsters are harvested. Female lobsters carrying eggs are protected and V-notched, making them off-limits for future harvesting. These practices help maintain a healthy, sustainable lobster population for years to come.
Our direct relationships with local lobstermen also ensure full traceability for every lobster we deliver. From the ocean to your kitchen, you can trust that our lobsters are harvested sustainably and ethically, providing peace of mind for both you and your guests.
Why Canadian Lobster Is the Perfect Choice
For F&B directors, head chefs, and luxury hospitality leaders, Canadian lobster offers unmatched quality, sustainability, and reliability. The combination of cold-water hard-shells, higher fat content, pristine environments, and year-round availability makes Canadian lobster the ideal choice for establishments that aim to offer only the very best.
At Lobsterboys, we are proud to work directly with lobstermen across Canada’s finest regions, ensuring that your kitchen is always stocked with premium, sustainable, and fully traceable live lobster.
Elevate your menu with the finest live lobster available—crafted by nature, harvested by lobstermen, and delivered by Lobsterboys with the excellence your guests expect.
