Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship


History

Since 1973, Tyne Valley has been the home of the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship. From its humble beginnings, it has grown into an event that is unforgettable to most in attendance. Oyster shuckers from across the country travel far and wide to perform like rock stars on the main stage. With all eyes on them, it’s a mixture of excitement and nervousness as the whistle blows and they begin opening the finest PEI oysters.

History

Since 1973, Tyne Valley has been the home of the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship. From its humble beginnings, it has grown into an event that is unforgettable to most in attendance. Oyster shuckers from across the country travel far and wide to perform like rock stars on the main stage. With all eyes on them, it’s a mixture of excitement and nervousness as the whistle blows and they begin opening the finest PEI oysters.

Goal

Be the fastest and cleanest in all of Canada. It’s not an easy feat. While this is highly competitive, you would be surprised by the camaraderie seen as these people from all across the country come together and celebrate the one thing they have in common; their love for the Malpeque oyster. This is a competition that cannot be missed!

Goal

Be the fastest and cleanest in all of Canada. It’s not an easy feat. While this is highly competitive, you would be surprised by the camaraderie seen as these people from all across the country come together and celebrate the one thing they have in common; their love for the Malpeque oyster. This is a competition that cannot be missed!

Glory

The best in the country is crowned right here in Tyne Valley. This championship is the only official qualifier in Canada for the Worlds. If you want to see our nation’s finest, you need to be here!

Glory

The best in the country is crowned right here in Tyne Valley. This championship is the only official qualifier in Canada for the Worlds. If you want to see our nation’s finest, you need to be here!

Record

In 2014, the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival broke a Guinness world record. A team of 10 shuckers from across Canada shucked a total of 8840 oysters in a single hour! Read all about it here.

Record

In 2014, the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival broke a Guinness world record. A team of 10 shuckers from across Canada shucked a total of 8840 oysters in a single hour! Read all about it here.

Past Champions

2025 – Eamon Clark - Toronto, ON
2024 – Chris Monocchio - Toronto, ON
2023 – Mike Osborne
2022 – Chris Monocchio - Toronto, ON
2021 – Eamon Clark – Toronto, ON
2020 – COVID - no festival was held
2019 – Jason Nagy – Montreal, QC
2018 – Eamon Clark – Toronto, ON
2017 – Eamon Clark – Toronto, ON
2016 – Daniel Notkin – Montreal, QC – 1:46
2015 – Eamon Clark – Toronto, ON – 1:16
2014 – Eamon Clark – Toronto, ON
2013 – Mike Langley – Niagara Falls, ON – 1:37
2012 – Eamon Clark
2011 – Eamon Clark
2010 – Eamon Clark
2009 – Eamon Clark
2008 – Ian (Mal) Peck ("Joe Fortes")
2007 – Eamon Clark
2006 – Jason Woodside
2005 – John Bill – Toronto, ON
2004 – Jason Woodside
2003 – Patrick McMurray – Toronto, ON
2002 – Patrick McMurray – Toronto, ON (World Champion)
2001 – John Bill – Toronto, ON
2000 – Patrick McMurray – Toronto, ON
1999 – Patrick McMurray – Toronto, ON
1998 – Rodney Clark Toronto, ON
1997 – John Bill – Toronto, ON
1996 – Rodney Clark Toronto, ON
1995 – Rodney Clark Toronto, ON
1994 – G. "Murph" Murphy
1993 – G. "Murph" Murphy
1992 – Blair Smith
1991 – G. "Murph" Murphy
1990 – Darrin Smith
1989 – Blair Smith
1988 – Blair Smith
1987 – Blair Smith
1986 – Blair Smith
1985 – Blair Smith
1984 – Blair Smith
1983 – Blair Smith
1982 – Blair Smith
1981 – Blair Smith
1980 – Blair Smith
1979 – Jean Chaumette
1978 – Blair Smith
1977 – Blair Smith
1976 – Blair Smith
1975 – Joe Labobe – Lennox Island, PE
1974 – Joe Labobe – Lennox Island, PE
1973 – David Banks