Visitor Information

There are a number of ways to find information about Pictou County and Nova Scotia. One is to browse through the visitors guides that are published each year.

To request a Tourist Information Package click here

To view or download our Town of Pictou brochure click here.

The Pictou County Visitors Guide is full of "treasures" that will help the far away traveler or keep our locals up to date on what is happening inside our County. Pick up a guide at any provincial visitor information centre. For more information about visiting Pictou County please visit www.tourismpictoucounty.com  or contact the Pictou County Tourist Association at (902) 752-6383. 

The Nova Scotia "Doers' & Dreamers Guide" is divided into ten Scenic Travelways which describe the culture, history, and natural features of each area. The Guide lists accommodations, campgrounds, restaurants, museums and attractions in each section. For information specific to Pictou County please refer to Town of Pictou and Pictou County pages within this guide. If you would like to receive a free copy of this guide and/or others please go to www.novascotia.com or call 1-800-565-0000.

Visitor Information Centres

There are many visitor information centres in Pictou County to assist you. The Pictou County Tourist Association operates tourist information centres at the following locations:

PCTA Administration Office (year round)

980 East River Road, New Glasgow
(902) 752-6383
1-877-81-OCEAN
info@tourismpictoucounty.com

Irving Station- Cowan Street Rest Area (year round)
Exit 21, Trans Canada Highway #104
2500 Old Truro Rd,
(902) 396-2800
restarea@ns.sympatico.ca

River John Visitor Information Centre

(Late June to the end of August)

Highway #6 (Sunrise Trail)
(902) 351-2403