News & Stories
Happy Mother’s Day
For many of you; Mother’s Day’s is the one day of the year where you get to sit back and relax. For me? Not so much. It's been somewhat of an unsaid family tradition to work on Mother's Day- Together as a family. It has been that way for as long as I can recall –...
Behind the scenes part 2
Welcome to the evening hours...lots of work has already happened before you arrive for your meal but this is the team that pulls it all together. Our evening Kitchen staff includes Head Cook Misty-lynn Caseley returning for her 2nd season. Misty is in charge of our...
Who’s behind the scenes?
As the days grow longer, we are anxiously awaiting to serve you, your families and friends. As Managers; we have the immense responsibility of assembling a top notch team. Our servers must not only be capable of serving you efficiently, but also being able to create...
Love our Lobster PEI campaign
Love Our Lobster Campaign is on here in Prince Edward Island! This campaign is aimed at increasing awareness of, and demand for, our top quality Prince Edward Island lobsters. People across the Island are encouraged to celebrate the crown jewel of Prince Edward...
Thank you !
I hope everyone is enjoying our new website, many hours of work went into creating it. Thank you to Brad and Karen Trivers of Sunrise web for their endless supply of knowledge and ideas. Please share with your friends and family and feel free to drop us a line with...
Cavendish Job Fair
The 2012 Season is quickly approaching and we have many of our positions filled. We are however, still looking for a couple of hard working, dedicated persons to complete our staff. Therefore we will be participating in The first ever Cavendish Job Fair next week....
2012
During the summer season of 2011 – we were approached by the producers of a new show called “You Gotta Eat Here” on the Food Network. The film crew visited with us for 2 days, and showcased the best of what we have to offer as well as a few laughs behind the scenes....
2010
In 2010 New Glasgow Lobster Suppers made their debut on CBC airing our first ever commercial on television. The New Glasgow Lobster Suppers now is still owned by William and Thelma Nicholson and Sterling and Jean MacRae, two of the original founding couples. This...
2009
New Glasgow Lobster Suppers was Awarded the 2009 Premier’s Award for Tourism “The Award is a token of our Province’s appreciation in honor of New Glasgow Lobster Suppers and their hard work over the last 50 years in business,” said Minister Docherty. “Premier Ghiz...
2008
Celebrating 50 years in Business! The week of our anniversary we gave away a lobster meal for the original price of $1.50 to every 50th person in the door. Also received recognition as a Finalist for The Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce President's Excellence Award...
2002
In 2002 the village of New Glasgow was featured in Harrow-smith Country Living Magazine as one of ten of the prettiest little towns in Canada. The article also went on to mention New Glasgow Lobster Suppers as one of the major attractions in the quaint little village....
1999
In the summer of 1999, New Glasgow Lobster Suppers were privileged enough to be chosen to be the featured on “The Great Canadian Food Show”. Filming took 3 days; editing took months. This ½ hour program aired in February 2000, creating free advertisement for the...
1997
Throughout the years New Glasgow Lobster Suppers have been recognized by numerous influential people, travel magazines, newspapers but mostly by their community. In 1997 they were awarded The Tourism Operator of the Year from The Tourism Industry Association of PEI....
1993
Canada's first female Prime Minister Kim Campbell visits Prince Edward Island and joins us for dinner. Signing our Guest Book with Owner Sterling MacRae looking on.
1989
In 1989 the “Glasgow Room” was expanded; allowing for 175 seats. In doing so the cultural display room was closed and the lobster pound was moved and upgraded enabling them to hold upwards of 20,000 pounds of lobster.
1988
In between expansions in 1988 New Glasgow Lobster Suppers celebrated their 30th anniversary introducing their new Restaurant Manager Carl Nicholson (son of William & Thelma) who was taking the place of retiree Ralph Dickieson.
1983
During the 1980’s The Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency was giving financial aid in the form of grants to up and coming entrepreneurs like the founders of New Glasgow Lobster Suppers. This money helped the restaurant expand an additional two more times. Once in...
1980
In 1980, ownership decreased once again leaving only four of the original founding members to carry on the lobster suppers’ tradition. These owners were: William & Thelma Nicholson and Sterling & Jean MacRae, all of whom are still the owners today.
1979
A record was made with the number of people who ate at the restaurant. During one week alone the average crowed per day was 1250 people. During that very same week New Glasgow Lobster Suppers experienced their largest day to date, serving 1470 people in one day.
1975
The first inland lobster pound was established using wooden tanks. The following year the wooden tanks were switched to fiberglass tanks. Being inland and lobsters requiring salt water, special accommodations had to be made. Water would be hauled from the nearby...
1974[:fr]1973
In 1974, an expansion was made that enabled the hall to seat up to 400 people. The ribbon cutting ceremonies were held and the expansion was officially opened by Premier Alex Campbell, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and his wife Margaret – as a personal favor to Ralph...