Atlantic Canada’s Tastiest Tradition – Shediac Lobster Festival 2025
🦞 Shediac Lobster Festival 2025 – Canada’s Ultimate Seafood Celebration
📍 Shediac, New Brunswick
📅 Saturday, July 5 – Sunday, July 13, 2025
🌐 shediaclobsterfestival.ca
Get ready to crack claws, dance to East Coast music, and soak in the salty seaside atmosphere — the Shediac Lobster Festival 2025 is back and bigger than ever! Celebrating 75 years of lobster love, this iconic maritime event takes place in Shediac, New Brunswick, proudly known as the Lobster Capital of the World.
🎉 What Is the Shediac Lobster Festival?
The Shediac Lobster Festival is a signature Acadian and Atlantic Canadian event that blends culinary excellence, community pride, and summer fun into one unforgettable experience. Since 1949, it has welcomed thousands of visitors every July for a week of food, music, culture, and of course — lobster.
🧡 Festival Highlights – What to Expect in 2025
With nearly 50 events and activities throughout the week, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a foodie, music lover, or just looking for a classic East Coast summer vibe.
🦞 Culinary Experiences:
- Lobster Eating Contests – Show off your shell-cracking skills!
- Giant Outdoor Lobster Supper – 600+ guests dining on Main Street
- Food Tastings & Cooking Demos – Featuring top chefs and local flavors
- Seafood Markets & Lobster Rolls Galore
🎶 Entertainment & Activities:
- Live Music & Concerts – Acadian, folk, pop, and rock shows every night
- Dance Parties & DJ Nights – Festival tents buzzing with energy
- Parades & Street Performers – Colourful and family-friendly
- Midway & Carnival Rides – Fun for kids and grownups alike
- Sports Tournaments, Races & Games
📍 About Shediac – The Lobster Capital of the World
Located along the Northumberland Strait, Shediac is a charming, bilingual town famous for its warmest saltwater beaches in Canada, Acadian culture, and of course, lobster fishing history. It’s home to the world’s largest lobster sculpture, a must-stop for photos, and serves as a gateway to New Brunswick’s summer coastal experience.
✨ Why You Should Attend
- 🌊 Experience authentic Maritime hospitality
- 🦞 Eat lobster every way imaginable – steamed, rolled, stuffed, or buttery
- 🎶 Enjoy top-notch East Coast entertainment
- 🧒 Bring the family for a week of kid-friendly activities
- 📷 Discover Shediac’s scenic waterfront, beaches, and boardwalks
🗓️ Plan Your Trip
Dates: July 5–13, 2025
Location: Shediac, NB – easily accessible from Moncton and Dieppe
Tickets & Info: Visit shediaclobsterfestival.ca for full schedule and ticketing details
🌊 Northumberland Strait – Warm Waters, Coastal Beauty, and Maritime Charm
The Northumberland Strait is a shallow, picturesque stretch of ocean that separates New Brunswick and Nova Scotia from Prince Edward Island. Known for its exceptionally warm saltwater, sandy beaches, and vibrant coastal towns, it’s one of Atlantic Canada’s most beloved summer destinations.
📍 Where Is It?
The Northumberland Strait is part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It runs roughly 225 km from the western tip of Cape Breton in Nova Scotia to Baie Verte near Shediac and Cape Tormentine in New Brunswick. It also borders the entire southern coast of Prince Edward Island (PEI).
☀️ What Makes the Northumberland Strait Special?
- Warmest ocean waters north of the Carolinas – Perfect for swimming and beach days
- Long stretches of sandy shoreline – Red and white sand beaches, dunes, and tidal flats
- Home to major coastal destinations – Shediac, Cap-Pelé, Victoria, Summerside, Pictou
- Excellent for water sports – Kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing, and boating
- Rich marine life – Lobsters, oysters, and seabirds thrive in its waters
- Cultural richness – Acadian, Mi’kmaq, and rural Maritime communities along its coast
🦞 Ties to Shediac & the Lobster Industry
Shediac, located on the western edge of the Northumberland Strait, is known globally as the Lobster Capital of the World. The Strait’s nutrient-rich, relatively shallow waters provide ideal conditions for lobster fishing, supporting generations of coastal fishers and inspiring festivals like the Shediac Lobster Festival.
🏖️ Must-See Beaches Along the Northumberland Strait:
- Parlee Beach (Shediac, NB) – One of Canada’s top-rated warm-water beaches
- Aboiteau Beach (Cap-Pelé, NB) – Family-friendly and Francophone charm
- Chelton Beach (PEI) – Red sand and views of the Confederation Bridge
- Melmerby Beach (NS) – Popular Nova Scotia summer spot
🗺️ Quick Facts:
- 🌊 Average summer water temperatures: 20–23°C (68–73°F)
- 📐 Width: Ranges from 13 km to 43 km wide
- 📍 Connects to: Gulf of St. Lawrence, Northumberland coastlines of NB, NS, PEI
- 🐚 Supports: Lobster, oyster, and scallop fisheries
Photo by New Brunswick Tourism
Location: Shediac, New Brunswick