Where can you go calm digging in June roughly the 25th or 26th or the 30thWe are traveling from Ontario

Hello Leanne,

I love clam digging!

Along the red sand shore is ideal for clam digging. Traditionally, many will tell you anywhere along the south side at low tide.

If I am travelling the Points East Coastal Drive, my favourite spot is the bay side of Panmure Island. Don't tell anyone, because it really is my favourite spot and I like to keep it a secret! lol I also like Tea Hill and Pinette.

Staying central, the Argyle Shore area and Victoria by the Sea are good spots. Anywhere along there is great clam digging.

The North Cape Drive area, I dig in the Chelton area, Maximeville and finding the odd road heading to the shore.

Will this be your first time clam digging? I have a few tips for you.

Ideal spots are red shores. Clams love to feed off the soil nutrients. Also, the harder packed red sand is easier for them to travel through, the white sandy beaches, clams would get stuck in the shifting sand.

When I am looking for an ideal spot, I like a river or a bay nearby, where freshwater is coming off the land and flowing into the area. People say, "Wait for low tide." I like going early, as the tide is heading out. As the tide is going out, you can use a plunger in the water and after a few good pumps, can bring the clams to the surface. This is a skill, so be patient! Make sure to wear shoes you don't mind getting wet and sandy! If you are digging on the shore, as the tide goes, slowly move closer to the water to dig. Clams should be closer to the surface, making for a successful dig! Get your hands dirty and feel through the dirt you dig up, there is usually more than one clam there.

Also, the most important step for a successful clam dig, is how to purge the clams. A family tip, we like to get a plastic tub and put a plastic milk case inside the tub. The case has holes in the bottom and sides. Fill the tub up with enough water to cover the clams in the case. Let sit for 30 minutes or more, carefully take the case out so you don't stir up the water, leaving the water and the purged sand in the plastic tub. Dump the water and sand out, place the milk case back in and refill with water while you continue to dig. 

Happy clamming!

Erin Davis