Osprey's Roost employee holding a tray of sausages

About Osprey's Roost

Osprey's Roost has been doing whole-animal, craft butchery in Halifax since 2009. Initially called the Getaway Farm Butcher Shops, we renamed the shops in 2022 in honour of the provincial bird of Nova Scotia, and the Poyser family name who started our beef farm and butcher shops and still own it today (Osprey is an anagram of Poyser).

The farm is still called Getaway Farm, but now it even easier to also give credit to all the other fantastic farms we get our other products from.

We have two locations conveniently located across Halifax.

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  • Exterior of the Osprey's Roost on Oxford Street in Halifax

    Osprey's Roost - Oxford St.

    Located on Oxford St. halfway between Chebucto Rd & Quinpool Rd., this is the newer & bigger of our two shops. There are a few parking spaces in the lot behind the shop and street parking is available on Oak & Oxford streets.

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  • Exterior of Osprey's Roost in the Hydrostone

    Osprey's Roost - Hydrostone

    The little butcher shop that could! We've had this shop on Kaye St. in the historic Hydrostone neighbourhood of Halifax's North End since 2014. Lots of street parking is available on Kaye & Young streets in front of the shop or on the adjacent streets.

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Benefits Of Shopping At Osprey's Roost

Why Shop With Us

Better For The Environment

  • Less emissions from transportation
  • Regenerative beef farming offsets carbon from raising cattle
  • Less waste
  • Less packaging

Better For The Animals

  • Free-ranging and pasture raised animals
  • Humane handling
  • Healthier feed for the animals

Better For You

  • Animals that are healthier make for healthier food for you
  • Better flavour
  • Better availability of unique cuts
  • Better service

Better For The Local Economy

  • Locally owned company
  • Nearly all products we sell are sourced from the Maritimes
  • Money spent here stays in the Maritimes
Meat counter at Osprey's Roost

Fresh Local Meat

In addition to beef coming from our own farm, all the meat we sell is sourced as locally as possible to highlight the farmers of the Maritimes and support the local economy.

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Shelves of high quality groceries at Osprey's Roost

Quality Grocery Products

In keeping with the local focus, we also offer many locally produced grocery items including condiments, sauces, jams & preserves, coffee, grains & flours, spices, cooking oils, fresh bread & baked goods, and more!

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Tables filled with fresh local fruits and vegetables

Fresh Seasonal Produce

As the seasons change, you'll find a changing selection of the great fruits, vegetables & herbs that Nova Scotia has to offer

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Sourced From Local Producers

Follow the link below to see a list of the local business we work with

How to Order

The easiest way to place an order is to call us at 902-266-MEAT. You can also email us at retail@ospreysroost.ca. We also have freezer boxes available below

Osprey's Roost butcher holding up a t-bone steak

Get In Touch

Give us a call at 902-266-MEAT or click below to send a message

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