THE FRESHEST CATCH
IN TOWN
Our diverse selection of ocean delights is designed
to tantalize your taste buds.
Whether you’re a seafood enthusiast or just looking to diversify
your meals, our offerings promise unmatched quality and flavor.
Local Business
Market Seafood is based in Calgary, Alberta, and you can visit us four days a week at the Calgary Farmers Market South.
Small Business
As an independently owned and operated business, we prioritize personalized service and building strong customer relationships.
Partnership
The two partners equally share the responsibility of managing the business, including daily operations. It’s a rare sight not to find one or both of these smiling faces behind the counter.
What We Have Available in Store
Seafood
High-quality seafood is a hallmark of freshness and excellence, ensuring that every bite delivers exceptional taste and texture. Sourced from pristine waters and handled with the utmost care, premium seafood retains its natural flavors and nutrients, offering a superior dining experience. Rigorous standards in sourcing, processing, and preparation are crucial in preserving the integrity and flavor of seafood, making it a sought-after choice for discerning palates.
Specialty Meats
Specialty meats are a culinary treasure that offer a unique and refined experience for those seeking to elevate their dining.
House Made Originals
Unique dishes and items made in-house, often featuring flavors and ingredients that aren’t easily found elsewhere. These specials are crafted with a great deal of care and creativity.
Keep an eye out for our logo in-store to identify our house-made originals.
Discover This Week’s Fresh Catch
** Please be advised that the weekly catch is updated on Wednesday afternoons for the period covering Thursday through Sunday. **
- Ahi Tuna
- Atlantic Salmon (Fresh & Marinated)
- Atlantic Salmon Steaks
- Candied Salmon (House made)
- Icelandic Cod (Fresh & Marinated)
- Cold Smoked Ahi Tuna
- Digby Scallops
- East Coast Oysters
- Icelandic Haddock
- Halibut
- Halibut Steaks
- Halibut (Marinated)
- Manilla Clams (West Coast)
- PEI Mussels
- Pickerel
- Poke (Atlantic Salmon & Ahi Tuna)
Poke bowls or Fish only - Red Snapper (Filets)
- Salmon Gravlax (House made)
- Smoked Salmon (House made)
- Seafood Brochettes
- European Seabass (Whole Branzino & Whole Seabream)
- Steelhead Trout
- Sockeye Salmon (previously frozen)
- Swordfish
- Tiger Shrimp (previously frozen)
- Hot smoked Sockeye Salmon
- Hot smoked Steelhead Trout
USA TARIFF UPDATE
Due to the United States tariffs effective March 4, 2025, we would like to be transparent about where our products are coming from so that you can feel good about your purchases from our store. We currently offer two U.S.-sourced products: Catfish, which has been unavailable for the past month, and Alaskan King Crabs, which are in good stock but may face price increases or availability issues once Canadian stock runs out.
Beyond these, all of our other products are sourced from sustainable, high-quality suppliers around the world, including Asia, Canada, Iceland, Norway, and South America. We prioritize sustainability, with Iceland’s fisheries being a prime example—known for their eco-conscious practices that allow fished areas to regrow before being harvested again. For our poultry and veal, we source only the best. Our free-range, hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken comes from Sunrise Farms in Lethbridge and British Columbia. Our turkey is from Winter’s Farms in Dalemead, Alberta, where they are raised on a diet of whole grains and are also hormone- and antibiotic-free. They are known for their friendly and ethical farming practices.
Our veal, sourced from Quebec, is milk-fed, which results in a more tender product compared to the grain-fed veal from Alberta. Quebec has about 48 milk-fed farms and 126 grain-fed, offering a distinct quality in texture and flavor.
Additionally, we support local businesses by sourcing our packaging from Alberta-owned companies and working with independent Calgary-based suppliers whenever possible.
We are committed to providing products that not only meet the highest quality standards but also support global sustainability and local economies.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, be sure to explore our frozen selection in-store for additional options.
Proprietors of Market Seafood
Meet Ashley Cawdle! Growing up in New Brunswick on Canada’s East Coast, seafood was a big part of her childhood. After finishing high school, she moved to P.E.I. to study at the Culinary Institute of Canada while working at Flex Mussels, a restaurant known for its nearly 30 mussel flavors and catering to large cruise ships from around the globe. Following her first year of culinary school, she completed an internship at Buffalo Mountain Lodge with the esteemed CRMR group in Banff, where she first experienced Alberta and realized she wanted to bring seafood flavors to the mountains. After graduating, Ashley relocated to Calgary, marking the start of her journey as a fishmonger. Over the years, she gained valuable experience with several prominent restaurant groups in the city, including the Vintage Group, Concorde Group, and Teatro Group, advancing from a budding Sous Chef to Head Chef by the age of 25. During her time at The Nash under Chef Michael Noble, she met her future business partner, Brian Robertson.
Ashley was managing the Teatro Group restaurant, Royale, when COVID hit, leading to a complete shutdown of the restaurant industry and leaving her out of work for several months. She discovered a job opening at Market Seafood that was specifically looking for chefs and was hired, quickly advancing from prep cook to stall manager. As the months went by, the business thrived, and Market Seafood brought on Brian Robertson to help support its growth. Over the next couple of years, former owner Brian Plunkett gradually entrusted Ashley Cawdle and Brian Robertson with more responsibility and offering them to take ownership and run the business.
Meet Brian Robertson! He has spent most of his life in Calgary, where he learned to cook from his mother and grandmother, developing a love for creating delicious dishes from the fruits and vegetables grown in their garden. Throughout high school, he worked part-time in various kitchens, igniting a lifelong passion for the culinary craft. He attended University in Lethbridge for Computer Science, cooking in different from-scratch kitchens, including golf courses, pubs, and Red Water during the summers to help fund his education. Eventually, he discovered a charming from-scratch restaurant in Lethbridge called Mocha Cabana, where he worked his way up to lead service over the next two years while completing his Bachelor’s degree. After Brian graduated and returned to Calgary, the job market in computer science was quite unstable. He decided to pursue his passion for cooking instead and began working at a small sister restaurant to River Café called Boxwood. There, he learned how to design menus and effectively lead a team. When the owners sold Boxwood, he took a position at The Nash, where he met Ashley. She trained him on various stations, and he became the restaurant’s tournant, a versatile team member, leading to a fast friendship and strong partnership. It was at The Nash that he became comfortable with butchery and developed a particular passion for seafood. After gaining all the experience he could there, Ashley offered him a job at Royale, where they often worked long hours, sometimes up to 15 hours a day, seven days a week. When COVID struck, Brian took advantage of the restaurant shutdown to care for his mother-in-law, who was battling cancer. Once his father-in-law assumed caregiving responsibilities, Ashley reached out to Brian with an opportunity to work at Market Seafood as their fish butcher. Over the next couple of years, former owner Brian Plunkett gradually entrusted Ashley Cawdle and Brian Robertson with more responsibility, resulting in asking if they would be interested in ownership of the business. They have numerous expansion plans for the future and are excited to develop Market Seafood into something they can truly call their own and take pride in.
I LOVE Ashley and Brian and the quality of their fish and and all products are second to none! I pride myself on my cooking and they are always game to hear my ideas and offer suggestions. They have an excellent crew and you are guaranteed great, knowledgeable service and a superb product every time.
– Margaret Hamilton
Why We’re the Right Choice
Passionate
Passion is the driving force that fuels our deepest ambitions and ignites our most fervent pursuits. It is the intense, unwavering enthusiasm that transforms ordinary tasks into extraordinary achievements and challenges into opportunities. When we are passionate, our commitment transcends mere obligation, compelling us to invest our time, energy, and creativity with a sense of purpose and joy.
Professional
Professionalism is embodying a commitment to the highest standards of conduct and performance. It encompasses not only a deep knowledge of one’s craft but also the ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate reliability, and uphold ethical standards. Our professional approach involves consistently delivering high-quality work, respecting deadlines, and maintaining a courteous demeanor in all interactions.
Proud
We take great pride in sourcing and offering the finest seafood available. Our customers are incredibly important to us, and your choice to enjoy our high standards of seafood motivates us to continue delivering exceptional quality and service.
How to Reach Us
510 77 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1C3
Open 9am to 5pm Thursday-Sunday
Call: 587-318-1220
Email: fresh@marketseafood.ca