Open for the 2008 season. Come down to the Pictou waterfront and learn more about this great initiative.
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The Northumberland Fisheries Museum prides itself on preserving the rich sea heritage and culture along the Northumberland Strait. We pay tribute to the life and times of all involved, past and present, with the fishing industry.
Culinary adventurer Bob Blumer, host of Glutton for Punishment, seen on the Food Network, will be in Pictou during the Lobster Carnival to film his newest episode featuring lobster, from ocean to table.
Blumer has filmed episodes for this series all over the world, from Ireland to Japan to British Columbia, and according to obster Carnival Chair Anne Emmett, Pictou promises to provide a memorable experience for the noted chef.
Plans are underway for Blumer to go aboard a fishing boat and be taught the finer points of trap hauling and baiting. He is also expected to take part in the opening ceremonies on July 4 and compete in the Lobster Banding event against some champion banders and local celebrities.
Blumer is an instantly recognizable personality on television, best known as the creator and host of the Food Network series, Surreal Gourmet, one of the most innovative cooking shows on television which ran for five seasons and is still seen in over 30 countries. He has also written four cookbooks and is noted for transforming common ingredients into wow-inspiring dishes.
The film company taping the series, Paperny Films Limited, will be in Pictou for seven days capturing all the sights and sounds of the lobster fishery. The Carnival Committee is throwing out the welcome mat to the crew and host of the show and hope the episode will provide an impetus for the tourism growth for the region.
The Pictou Lobster Carnival takes place from July 4 through 6 this year and has more entertainment, great children's activies, a spectacular fireworks display plus lobsters galore during the three day event.
Monday-Friday
10-5
Sunday
12-5