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Cape North Oyster

Cape North Oyster

Location

Cape North, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

Species

Virginica Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)

Oyster Availability

Spring thaw to January

Size

up to 4"

Oyster Cultivation

 

Oyster Flavor Profile

Cape North Oysters are very meaty in texture with a high brininess but light on flavor.

 

See proper shellfish storage methods for the best way to maintain the shelf life and flavor of your oysters.

See our list of Where to buy Raw Oysters.

Chef's Resources lists over 50 varieties of Atlantic Coast oysters and 60 varieties of Pacific Coast oysters. Follow the links to these oyster varieties
Atlantic Oyster Varieties
Pacific Oyster Varieties

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