Gillis Seafood

Gillis Seafood Serving Seafood Products to Food Service, Retail Outlets and Institutions throughout Atlantic Canada since 1946 Gillis Seafood Ltd.

was established in 1946 by Donald B. Gillis in the seaside town of North Sydney. With a pick-up truck, Donald began selling fish to local households and before long was peddling fresh and salted fish to small grocery store and restaurants throughout Cape Breton. With a family of 12, there was always someone to help out with the business. In 1988, son Jim moved back to Cape Breton to work with his

father. Since then Jim has taken the reins of the business and has been continuously expanding our area of service which includes Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. With the expansion it became necessary to move to a new modern facility in the North Sydney Industrial Park. With a supply-chain throughout Eastern Canada and the United States we are able to bring quality seafood products to our valued customers. These products include fresh, frozen, salted and smoked seafood, as well as live lobster, mussels, oysters, etc. Our sales associates would be happy to meet with you to discuss your seafood needs.

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of the Fish Market! 🎉This weekend, June 28th, marks a very special milestone for us….10 years sin...
06/24/2026

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of the Fish Market! 🎉

This weekend, June 28th, marks a very special milestone for us….10 years since we opened the doors of our Fish Market.

Over the past decade, we've had the privilege of serving our community, meeting incredible customers, and building relationships that mean the world to us. None of it would have been possible without the amazing people who helped make our Fish Market what it is today.

First, we'd like to recognize and thank Judy Dupont, our very first Fish Market employee. Judy was there from the beginning, helping us get the market off the ground and creating the welcoming atmosphere that our customers came to know and love. Her dedication and hard work played a huge role in our early success.

A heartfelt thank you to Heather Maxwell, who has been with us since our very first year. Heather is always willing to jump in and lend a hand whenever needed. Her loyalty, dependability, and positive attitude have made her an invaluable part of our Fish Market family for the past 10 years.

A special thank you goes to Matt Dowling. Since taking the helm in 2021, Matt has truly been the captain of the ship. Whether serving customers in French or English, keeping our coolers and freezers stocked, or making sure the market is spotless, Matt's hard work and commitment never go unnoticed.

Last, but certainly not least, we remember and thank Berkeley Keeping. Berkeley spent countless hours helping build our Fish Market back in 2016. Without his hard work, determination, and craftsmanship, our Fish Market simply wouldn't exist. We miss him dearly and remain forever grateful for the foundation he helped create.

To all of our staff, past and present, and to every customer who has supported us over the last 10 years......Thank you. Your support has allowed us to grow, serve our community, and continue doing what we love……..Thank You!!!!!!

To celebrate, we're offering these Anniversary Weekend Specials:

🐟 Fresh Broken Haddock – $6.95/lb

🦐 Jumbo Shrimp – $8.95/lb

❄️ 10% OFF Our Entire Frozen Selection!

Here's to many more years of serving the best seafood and the best customers!

❤️ The Gillis Seafood Team

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉🦞 Congratulations to Karen Hillier! 🦞Karen is the lucky winner of our Father’s Day Lobster Giveaway...
06/19/2026

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉

🦞 Congratulations to Karen Hillier! 🦞

Karen is the lucky winner of our Father’s Day Lobster Giveaway and has won 1 Dozen Live Lobsters!

Thank you to everyone who entered, liked, shared, and tagged their friends. We truly appreciate the incredible support from our customers and community.

Karen, we will be sending you a private message with details on how to collect your lobster prize.

Stay tuned for more giveaways, seafood specials, and exciting promotions from Gillis Seafood!

Happy Father’s Day to all the Father’s and Father Figures out there!

‼️ FATHER'S DAY BBQ BUNDLE ‼️Fire up the grill and treat Dad to a seafood feast this Father's Day!2  -      Tuna Steaks1...
06/17/2026

‼️ FATHER'S DAY BBQ BUNDLE ‼️

Fire up the grill and treat Dad to a seafood feast this Father's Day!

2 - Tuna Steaks
1 lb - Jumbo Shrimp

***ONLY $22.95***

The perfect BBQ combo for a Father's Day weekend meal.

Sale Starts June 18th

Celebrate Dad with fresh seafood from Gillis Seafood!

🦞 FATHER'S DAY LOBSTER GIVEAWAY 🦞Our Mother's Day giveaway was such a hit, we're doing it again for the dads!Enter for y...
06/15/2026

🦞 FATHER'S DAY LOBSTER GIVEAWAY 🦞

Our Mother's Day giveaway was such a hit, we're doing it again for the dads!

Enter for your chance to WIN a dozen live lobsters!

To enter:
🦞 Follow Gillis Seafood
🦞 Like this post
🦞 Share this post

For BONUS entries, tag a friend in the comments!

The winner will be announced on Friday, June 19th, 2026.

***Please be aware of scams. We will not message you saying you've won, ask for personal information, or request payment of any kind. The winner will be announced publicly on our page.***

Good luck everyone, and Happy Father's Day from all of us at Gillis Seafood!

🐟THIS JUST IN! 🐟 🐟 Fresh Haddock Fillets starting at just $6.95/lbLocal, mild in flavour, and perfect for fish and chips...
06/12/2026

🐟THIS JUST IN! 🐟

🐟 Fresh Haddock Fillets starting at just $6.95/lb

Local, mild in flavour, and perfect for fish and chips, pan-frying, baking, or the BBQ.

Stop by the fish market while supplies last and pick up some of the freshest haddock available in Cape Breton.

🐟 Fresh Quality • Local Service • Family Owned Since 1946

Limited quantities available. First come, first served!

🐟 This Week’s Fish Market Sale – Starts June 11th! 🦐Stock up on fresh seafood and local favourites this week at Gillis S...
06/10/2026

🐟 This Week’s Fish Market Sale – Starts June 11th! 🦐

Stock up on fresh seafood and local favourites this week at Gillis Seafood!

Sale Prices:

• Fresh Cod Fillets — $10.50/lb
• Salmon Fillets — $14.50/lb
• Jumbo Shrimp — $8.95/lb
• Fresh Hake Fillets — $6.95/lb

🍕 Have you tried a Sam’s Pizza yet?
We carry both:
• Pepperoni
• Combination

Perfect to keep in the freezer for a quick and delicious meal anytime.

Visit us at Gillis Seafood in North Sydney and take advantage of these great specials while quantities last!

Sale starts Thursday, June 11th.

Fresh. Local. Quality Seafood Since 1946. 🐟

🐟 This Week’s Seafood Specials at Gillis Seafood! 🦀Looking for premium seafood at great prices? We've got some incredibl...
06/03/2026

🐟 This Week’s Seafood Specials at Gillis Seafood! 🦀

Looking for premium seafood at great prices? We've got some incredible deals this week:

• Jumbo Scallops — $29.95/lb
• Snow Crab Meat — $49.95/lb
• Tuna Steaks — $6.99/lb
• Salmon Portions — $5.99 each

📍 Visit us at Gillis Seafood in North Sydney
📅 Specials available while quantities last

Fresh. Local. Quality Seafood Since 1946.

🌊 THIS WEEKEND’S SEAFOOD FEATURE 🌊Sorry for the delay, been a busy week!Looking for something delicious for the BBQ, cam...
05/29/2026

🌊 THIS WEEKEND’S SEAFOOD FEATURE 🌊

Sorry for the delay, been a busy week!

Looking for something delicious for the BBQ, camp, cottage, or family dinner table this weekend?

We’ve got some incredible seafood specials waiting for you!

🦪 Fresh Mussels – $2.95/lb
🍤 Jumbo Shrimp – $8.95/lb
🦐 Prawns – $8.95/lb
🥣 Seafood Chowder Mix – $8.95/lb

Whether you’re steaming a pot of fresh mussels, grilling shrimp skewers, making garlic butter prawns, or cooking up a hearty seafood chowder, we’ve got your weekend covered.

Fresh seafood. Great prices. Local service.

📍 Gillis Seafood
48 Memorial Drive, North Sydney

Stop in before they’re gone!
Fresh. Local. Delicious.

🚨 NEW PRODUCT ALERT 🚨We’ve got some exciting new products in stock from Annands! 👀🔥 NOW AVAILABLE:🦪 Frozen Bar Clam Meat...
05/25/2026

🚨 NEW PRODUCT ALERT 🚨

We’ve got some exciting new products in stock from Annands! 👀

🔥 NOW AVAILABLE:

🦪 Frozen Bar Clam Meat
🦪 Bottled Bar Clams
🦪 Breaded Atlantic Bar Clams
🦪 Breaded Surf Clams
🐟 Authentic Maritime Fish Cakes

Perfect for:
✔️ Quick Meals
✔️ Appetizers
✔️ Seafood Platters
✔️ Family Dinners

Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal or something different to try, these products are definitely worth checking out!

📍 Visit us at Gillis Seafood in North Sydney
📦 Wholesale & Retail Available
❄️ Fresh • Frozen • Local Favourites

🎣 THIS WEEK’S SEAFOOD SPECIALS at Gillis Seafood 🦞Stock up on some delicious local favourites this week! Fresh product a...
05/20/2026

🎣 THIS WEEK’S SEAFOOD SPECIALS at Gillis Seafood 🦞

Stock up on some delicious local favourites this week! Fresh product arriving daily and quantities won’t last long! 👇

🐟 Haddock Pieces — $6.25/lb
🦪 Breaded Scallops — $12.95/lb
🐟 Fresh Hake Fillets — $7.95/lb
🐟 Fresh Perch Fillets — $7.95/lb

Perfect for fish & chips, seafood chowders, family dinners, or the BBQ! 🔥

📍 Visit us in North Sydney
🕘 Open Monday–Saturday
❄️ Fresh & Frozen Seafood Available Daily

Fresh. Local. Delicious. 💙

Address

48 Memorial Drive
North Sydney, NS
B2A3M1

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19027947426

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