Winter Dine

WINTER DINE

Bon Apetit.

1 Season

1 – 6 persons
1-4 hour experience

A culinary experience to savor, Winter Dine takes place over three weeks starting in mid January and ends first week of February.   Area Restaurants will offer a 3-course meal, designed specifically for Winter Dine by some of Charlottetown’s
most talented and creative chefs.

A weekend getaway might be in order for parents, couples or groups of friends.
Coordinate your stay at BlackBush in advance!

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OUR SEASONS

SUMMER       FALL         WINTER      SPRING 

Oyster Ice Fishing

WINTER OYSTER FISHING

Harvest Oysters through the Ice.

1 Season

1 – 6 persons
3-5 hour experience

Venture out on a frozen river, to a private oyster lease, cut a huge hole in the ice and dig out an Oyster catch.
You will be taught how to tong oysters, separate them, clean them, measure them and finally shuck them to eat.

There is usually a bonfire on the ice made for clients to keep warm and a fresh pot of steamed mussels made
to enjoy amongst the group… along with some Oystering story tales.  

 

OUR SEASONS

SUMMER       FALL         WINTER      SPRING 

Foodie

FOODIE

Savor. Indulge. Repeat.

All Four Seasons

unlimited persons
1-4 hour experience

If culinary experience is what your soul is yearning for, Prince Edward Island is the destination to fulfill those dreams.   Discover why we are called Canada’s Food Island.

From seafood festivals to food trucks to lobster suppers and shoreline bakes,
our Island is beloved for its renowned food scene.

Ask us about our “Friends of BlackBush” Program for exclusive culinary experiences with
our network of partners across the island. 

OUR SEASONS

SUMMER       FALL         WINTER      SPRING 

Dairy Bars

DAIRY BARS

Handheld Comfort.

1 Season

unlimited persons
1 hour experience

A notorious summer treat and pastime, dairy bars are considered a local staple in many island communities.
Don’t get discouraged if you must stand in line… it’s well worth the wait.
Use that time wisely to decide and commit to your order.

Whether it’s a trip to the famous Cows Creamery, Kool Breeze Farm or the local Kiwanis Dairy Bar,
you will have many delicious choices between scoops, sprinkles, bowls and cones. 

 

OUR SEASONS

SUMMER       FALL         WINTER      SPRING 

Lobster Supper

LOBSTER SUPPER

The feast you’ve been waiting for.

3 Seasons

Any size of group
3 hour experience

The PEI Lobster Supper is unlike any meal you have ever had.  Getting its start in church basements, the current experience maintains the community feel, the homemade vibe, and the downhome hospitality.

We have the local know how to send you in the right direction for a “Proper Lobster Supper”.

The feast will include fresh boiled lobster from our backyard sea, seafood chowder, potato salad, coleslaw,
island blue mussels, and the best dinner roll you will ever taste. And you must try the dessert, the mile high
lemon meringue pie will leave you with tears of joy.

 
 

OUR SEASONS

SUMMER       FALL         WINTER      SPRING 

Seafood Festivals

SEAFOOD FESTIVALS

A shucking good time.

2 Seasons

1 – 10 persons
2 – 12+ hour experience

The Shellfish Festival is an annual event held in Charlottetown during the month of September and features celebrity chefs, oyster shucking competitions, live cooking symposiums and even beach side clam bakes.

Another great event is the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival, which takes place late July into August. 
Tyne Valley features the best in class seafood experience, it has been an annual celebration here since 1964.

Both these seafood culinary experiences are widely attended by foodies from around the world.  Rest assured, Blackbush Hotel is a short drive to both Festival venues and events.

Some of the best oyster companies in PEI:

https://brackleybayoysterco.com/

https://cascumpecbayoysterco.com/

https://colvillebayoysterco.com/

https://raspberrypoint.com/

 

OUR SEASONS

SUMMER       FALL         WINTER      SPRING 

Tuna Fishing

TUNA FISHING

Hook onto the BIG one.

2 Seasons

1 – 8 persons
5 hour experience

Each summer, fishermen come from around the world to visit PEI, with hopes to land a “big one”. 
One of the most exciting and riveting experiences you can get in PEI is out on the water fishing for Bluefin Tuna.

Private Charters are available for groups.  Contact our front desk for our exclusive island partnerships.

OUR SEASONS

SUMMER       FALL         WINTER      SPRING