Beaux Vendredis Seafood Suppers

Beaux Vendredis Seafood Suppers are the tastiest Friday tradition on St. Mary's Bay. Throughout the summer of 2026, the waterfront park at Belliveau Cove — Parc Joseph-et-Marie-Dugas — hosted affordable lobster, snow crab, and clam suppers served alongside live Acadian music. 'Beaux vendredis' means 'beautiful Fridays' in French, and the name captures the evening perfectly: fresh seafood, fiddle tunes, and the unhurried hospitality of Clare, Nova Scotia's largest Acadian community.

The 2026 schedule ran Wednesday, July 1 and Fridays, July 31 and August 14, with suppers starting at 6pm. Guests feasted on their choice of lobster, snow crab, or clams — all affordably priced and cooked up by local organizers — while local musicians performed on the waterfront. It's a genuine community supper rather than a tourist production, which is exactly what makes it special.

Belliveau Cove is located on Highway 1 in the Municipality of Clare, about 25 minutes south of Digby. The park also features a 5-km coastal walking trail, a lighthouse, a marina, and the Belliveau Cove Farmers' Market (Saturdays 10am-2pm), making it easy to build a full day around a Beaux Vendredis supper. The 2026 suppers were a highlight of the Clare summer; contact 902-769-8618 or visit BaieSainteMarie.com for next year's dates.

Make the most of your time in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores - pair Beaux Vendredis Seafood Suppers with our Acadian Shores guide, culinary trails guide, and Southwest Nova Scotia guide. They're each packed with itinerary ideas, local tips, and everything you need to extend your stay.