Mac's Oysters
About Mac's Oysters
Mac's Oysters Ltd. pioneered the cultivation of Pearl Bay oysters in 1947 in the deep cold waters of Jervis Inlet, British Columbia. Pearl Bay grows three brands of oysters (Pearl Bay, Sinku, and Summer Ice) in suspended trays at different depths.
Farm details
- Cultivation Method
- suspended culture
- Growing Waters
- Willapa Bay, Washington; Cortes Island, Strait of Georgia, British Columbia; British Columbia coastal waters; British Columbia (Pearl Bay, Sinku)
Oysters from Mac's Oysters
Pearl Bay
US West CoastA tumbled Pacific oyster from Willapa Bay, Washington. Small, dark-shelled, and smooth with firm, tender meat. Balanced brininess with a buttery texture and distinctive nori finish.
Phantom Creek
Canada West CoastA mild, sweet Pacific oyster from Cortes Island, BC. Grown using a unique suspension-to-beach method for firmer meats and stronger shells. Clean finish with delicate brininess.
Sinku
Canada West CoastDeep-water suspended Pacific oyster from British Columbia. Clean and briny with a mild, cold milk taste and no vegetal notes. Crisp texture from cold-water cultivation at 15-40 feet depth.
Summer Ice
Canada West CoastDeep-water BC oyster cultivated at 20-50 feet depths to maintain winter condition year-round. Very salty and briny with a rich, fruity finish from feeding on zooplankton in cold Pacific waters.