Recreation Facilities

There are many parks, playgrounds, sports fields and recreation facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy in the Town of Pictou. 

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 Parks & Playgrounds

• Broidy Park - Wellington/Louise Street
• Pine Street Playground
• Veteran's Drive Park

 

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 Sports Fields

• Ricky Sutherland Memorial Ball Field - Front Street
• John Chisholm Memorial Ball & Soccer Field - Patterson/Louise Street
• Pictou Elementary School Soccer Field - Wellington Street
• Lion's Club Soccer Field - West River Road/Pine Tree Street (at the Rotary)

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 Hector Arena

Founded in 1972, the Hector Arena is an indoor rink and open seasonally. Programs offered include adult and youth ice hockey, pick-up hockey, public skating, lessons and skating parties. A canteen and skate sharpening services are available onsite. 

Skating Parties
Have the COOLEST party ever. The Hector Arena is a great place to hold your child's birthday party. Parties coincide with Friday's public skating time (3:00 to 4:50 p.m.) and must be pre-booked by arena staff. Groups receive a private room to put on skates and hold your party.

Contact: 

38 Arena Drive
P.O. Box 551
Pictou, NS B0K 1H0
Ph: 485-5122

2012/13 Skating Schedule

Adult & Preschool	Wednesdays 10:00 am-11:30 am	Free
Adult Noon Skate  Public Skating	Fridays    12:00 noon-1:00 pm  Fridays      3:00 pm-4:30 pm	Donation  $2.00
Free Public Skate	Sundays    11:30 am-12:30 pm	Free

 
Note: Skating schedules are subject to change without notice due to special events or tournaments. Please call ahead to confirm.

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 New Caledonian Curling Club

The New Caledonian Curling Club was formed in 1852 (boasting the third oldest in Canada). The Club has three sheets of ice, clubroom/bar, kitchen and locker-rooms. Brooms and sliders are available for curler usage. A perfect way to pass a Nova Scotian Winter. Curling programs offered include:

• Mens
• Ladies
• Industrial
• Mixed (most fun)
• Junior
• Instructional

Contact:
New Caledonian Curling Club
66 Caladh Ave
P.O. Box 681
Pictou, N.S. B0K 1H0
Ph: 485-5075

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 Pictou YMCA

The Pictou Branch of the Pictou County YMCA  - YWCA offers a variety of fitness facilities and programs. The Pictou Branch is open 7 days a week. Limited babysitting services are also available. For information contact 485-9622 or visit their website www.ymywca.com.