Glooscap First Nation to Launch Seafood Market in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada – Glooscap First Nation is preparing to open a new seafood market at the Glooscap Landing Business Park, a project designed to grow Indigenous economic independence and bring new opportunities to the community.
The seafood market is being developed by Glooscap Ventures, the Nation’s economic development organisation, in partnership with Lindsay Construction. The facility will be a two-storey, barn-style building covering more than 4,000 square feet. It will feature solar panels and battery storage to ensure reliable operations, even during power outages.
A focus on Indigenous seafood and local produce
The market will serve as a retail outlet for Glooscap Seafood, which harvests and processes lobster, scallops, shellfish and halibut. Alongside this, the community plans to stock seasonal produce from farms in the Annapolis Valley, as well as locally sourced deli meats and baked goods.
By creating a direct line between producers and consumers, the seafood market will provide fresh, high-quality food to residents and visitors while showcasing the strength of Indigenous-owned supply chains.
Job creation and community benefits
The project is expected to generate significant employment, with around 10 full-time and 20 part-time roles available once the market is fully operational. Beyond jobs, Glooscap Ventures has confirmed that revenue from the market will be reinvested back into the Nation. Funds will be directed to priority areas including housing, education, recreation and essential infrastructure.
Chief Sidney Peters highlighted the long-term value of the project. “This is how we look after each other. This is how we build a future our grandchildren can be proud of,” he said.
Michael Peters, Chief Executive Officer of Glooscap Ventures, explained that the seafood market is part of a larger vision. He described it as a natural way of linking existing Nation-owned businesses, improving food access and reinforcing the community’s ability to manage its own economic future.
Building a sustainable Indigenous economy
The seafood market forms part of Glooscap First Nation’s broader plan to establish a closed-loop local economy. The Nation is investing in enterprises that cover the full value chain, from harvesting and processing through to construction and retail. Each business supports the next, ensuring profits remain within the community and contribute directly to long-term self-reliance.
Projects like this seafood market demonstrate how First Nations across Canada are using their own assets, expertise and leadership to strengthen economic sovereignty. For Glooscap First Nation, the initiative is not only about selling seafood but also about creating lasting opportunities for current and future generations.
The seafood market is scheduled to open later in 2025.
A crate of lobsters is shown in Halifax THE CANADIAN PRESS /Andrew Vaughan
Information for this report was sourced from Glooscap Ventures announcements and Canadian media coverage.
