Digby: ever-changing views and succulent seafood

One of my favourite parts of living in Digby is the view that is always changing. Some days start with this beautiful fog that literally rolls out into the basin; other days offer the most amazing sunrises to be seen right from the window.

The picture above is just a quick picture taken from the window on a random morning. Isn't that nice to wake up to?

And then there are some days that just call for a relaxed cup of coffee on the balcony in the morning, with no other sounds than all those different birds and the soft wind blowing through the trees. The bird on the right was one of many visitors we get - the variety of birds we get to see never seizes to amaze me, I am still struggling to identify all (hence the 'bird' identification, but hey, what do you expect from a lobster?;-)

Of course there are the amazing Bay of Fundy Tides constantly changing the view as well. See below 2 pictures taken on the SAME day, just hours apart. Would you even recognize this as being the same place?


Digby might not offer the highest tides (the Bay of Fundy tides increase further down the road, with the highest tides recorded in the Minas Basin), but about 8 meters of difference in 6 hours is nothing to sneeze at. Because of the clear view of the wharf and the accessibility of the wharf Digby is widely considered to be one of the better spots to observe the vertical effect of the tides. When you look closely at the pictures above you'll see a daily challenge our fishermen have to deal with: would you want to climb up and down those ladders to get to and from your boat?

All the more reason to take a moment to truly take delight in the fruits of the hard work of these fishermen. That fresh succulent seafood deserves your full attention - whether you choose to get haddock, lobster, scallops, ... - and I promise you: you'll have a hard time even thinking about anything else once you take your first bite!

There are plenty of great (seafood) restaurants around, but there are a few that deserve a special note:

1. Royal Fundy Seafood Market, just off the wharf in Digby - I am delighted to say that I saw the note on their door: they're opening up by Wednesday April 28th for the season!

2. Boardwalk Cafe, Digby - this little restaurant offers beautiful meals with all fresh ingredients, no deep-frying involved. Right now only open for lunch.

3. Lavena's Catch Cafe, Freeport (Long Island) - this spot is open most of the year and simply offers some of the best meals in the province.