JUNE 28, 2025
Join us for an evening that pays tribute to our coastal roots.
Savour the flavours of the sea with locally made seafood chowder and freshly shucked Fortune oysters. Enjoy a variety of Nova Scotia craft beverages – beer, cider, and soda – alongside hand-crafted seafood samplings from local businesses. Live music by The Local Joes will set the tone for a memorable night.
Don’t Miss The Main Event!
Cheer on our local fishers as they go head-to-head in a friendly competition, putting their coiling, splicing, and dressing skills to the test – all for bragging rights and coastal glory! (Registration required for participants.)
Special thanks to the generous companies who donated the fish for the chowder. Your support makes this event a true community celebration!
For this event, there are two ticket types – Regular and Designated Driver. When you purchase either ticket, you are signing up for delicious seafood chowder and community fun. With the Regular ticket, you also receive 8 beverage sampling tickets, 2 oyster samples, and a commemorative glass.
Please note, this event is 19+.
To purchase your tickets, please view the event below.
WHO ARE THE GDBP?
The Guysborough District Business Partnership (GDBP) was established in 2022 as a non-profit organization with a primary focus on enriching communities and fostering relationships in three main areas: community development, tourism and small business support.
We are actively building relationships with existing groups that share our goals while continually seeking new partnerships to expand our network. The GDBP’s overarching priority is to promote growth in all these areas.
Discover Summer in the District of Guysborough, Nova Scotia
Experience the essence of summer in the District of Guysborough, Nova Scotia. Wander through welcoming communities, feel the vibrant energy of local traditions, and take in the sunlit beauty of rugged coastlines and lush landscapes. Let the warmth of the season inspire every step of your journey.
The Final Report
Following months of collaboration, discussions, and the dedicated efforts of 13 Ways Inc., the GDBP is thrilled to unveil our comprehensive visioning document it is a guiding roadmap for the entire district. This document is our unique playbook. It was created with the involvement of so many and is a testament to our shared vision for community growth, our diverse needs, and shared ambitions as a community.
We take pride in presenting it to you, and we are excited to join forces as a community to get started on the various actions. We invite you to explore the document and to actively participate in future upcoming community initiatives.
What’s New?
Here at the GDBP, we are proud to not only present and promote what endeavours we are working on, but also what other organizations in the area may pursue.
Employment Opportunity: Post-Secondary Research Assistant
The GDBP has an opening for a summer position for a 12-week period that will be focused on supporting tourism across MODG.
Summer Kiosk Opportunity – Canso Waterfront
The GDBP is accepting proposals from reliable, seasonal operators, to rent one of three kiosks located on the Canso Waterfront.
Our Board
Alison Myers: President • Owner/Operator, Guysborough Pharmachoice
Keri Roberts: Vice President • Co-Owner/Operator Grant’s Heavy Equipment Ltd.
Ann Marie Bagnall: Secretary Treasurer • Co-Owner/Operator, Seawind Landing Country Inn
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Fraser Cook: Owner/Operator, Cook’s Gas Bar, Robin’s Donuts Guysborough
Tera Dorrington: Vice Principal, Chedabucto Education Center Guysborough Academy
Michael Feltmate: President, East Coast Hydraulics
Michael Peters: President, Chedabucto Homes Ltd.
