117 years ago, P.E.I.'s Malpeque was named the world's best oyster. Here's why | We Are The Best

At the 1900 Exposition Universelle, a world's fair in Paris, the Malpeque​ was named the best oyster in the world - and 117 years later little has changed.
The tasty mollusk gets its signature salty flavour from the ocean waters surrounding Prince Edward Island. In fact, P.E.I. is the only place in the world where the Malpeque oyster is cultivated. In 2015 alone, P.E.I. produced over 3,422 tons of oysters, valued at $12,820,000.
Join chef Ricardo Larrivée as he as explores one of Eastern Canada's most famous treats.
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117 years ago, P.E.I.'s Malpeque was named the world's best oyster. Here's why
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PEI Oysters

[@ebsell]

Been an oyster fisherman my whole life, I grow and sell to Raspberry Point Oyster Company. Best product in the world and the best people to deal with.

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When Canadians brag you know they are being real as they are naturally very humble.

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Reminds me, I’m no further a-head.

[@conorjmcclurg]

These are farm grown, could you say wild caught in the only wild fisheries in Scotland which would also be the oldest oysters wild bed?

[@howardharaway2259]

I have a question for you guys I've been asking other RUclips videos about oysters this I haven't gotten that response yet. Hypothetically could you convert an inground swimming pool into an oyster bed ?

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This is so sexy I wish I had money or a skill that would give me the opportunity to immigrate here