Welcome to Pictou
Birthplace of New Scotland
A lively waterfront space offering a collection of artisan and producer businesses that are based out of colourful kiosks. Located at the Caladh Marquee, the Love Local Vendor Village is part of a unique area on the Pictou Waterfront that beckons both locals and visitors to enjoy musical performances, special events, markets, and more. This multifaceted area of the waterfront also provides amenities such as play areas, water access, recreational equipment rentals, and a variety of seating options along the water's edge. Make time to unwind and laze in a hammock by the water. With a visit to the Love Local Vendor Village, you will be sure to walk away with a truly authentic Pictou experience and memory.
Take the Roof Off Winter with some February fun at the Pictou Frost Fest. Activities and events all weekend long for all ages and abilities.
Pictou has celebrated winter with an annual carnival for 44 years.
Drop by for a free hot chocolate at participating businesses in downtown Pictou and check out local made fine handcrafts, art and tasty shortbread.
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Pictou (Station #1630)
7 days Tidal Prediction
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Below are some sites that may be of interest when visiting or residing in the Town of Pictou. If you would like to add a link on our site, please e-mail our webmaster. We kindly request that all sites reciprocate with a link back to our site. Thank you.
Municipal
- Municipality of the County of Pictou
- Town of New Glasgow
- Town of Stellarton
- Town of Trenton
- Town of Westville
- Pictou Island
Organizations Here to Assist
Healthy Pictou County
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Pictou County Welcome Home Guide(7.17 MB)
- Are you new to the area, relocating yourself, your family or your business to Pictou County? This guide takes a “live like a local” approach to introducing all aspects of our community – from community geography to local lingo, to where to find business supports – we’ve got you covered!
- Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
- ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
- Pictou County Chamber of Commerce
- Small Business Financing Program
- Maritime Help
Education
- Chignecto Central School Board - listing for local schools
- Nova Scotia Community College - Pictou Campus, Stellarton, NS
Transportation Links
- Maritime Bus
- Northumberland Ferries
- Via Rail
- Pictou Marine Terminals
- CHAD Bus Service - to assist people with special needs
Travel and Tourism
- Discover Pictou
- Pictou Lobster Carnival
- Ship Hector and Hector Heritage Quay
- Northumberland Eastern Shores Destination Association
- Nova Scotia's Official Travel Website
- Cape to Cape Trail
- New Glasgow Farmers Market
General Interest
Coordinates: 45 40' 34.52"N 62 42' 37.54"W
The Province of Nova Scotia is well served by an extensive series of arterial highways, designated the "100" series. The main highway within Pictou County is the 104 Trans Canada Highway which feeds into points throughout the United States and Canada. There are roughly 96.5 kms of Trans Canada highway passing through the centre of the County. TCH 104 links New Glasgow to Truro, Halifax, Moncton (and points West) on twinned highway and also links New Glasgow to Antigonish and Cape Breton. Taking Exit 22 off the TCH 104 leads unto the TCH 106 which travels directly to Pictou, 17 kms.
Travel Distances and Time From Pictou, Pictou County
| Location | KM | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| PEI Ferry (Caribou) | 10 | .10hrs |
| Truro | 75 | .56hrs |
| Halifax | 69 | 2.06hrs |
| Halifax Airport | 115 | 1.15hrs |
| Amherst | 183 | 2.17hrs |
| North Sydney (Cape Breton) | 267 | 3.2hrs |
| Yarmouth | 465 | 5.43hrs |
| New Brunswick | 173 | 1.4hrs |
| Moncton | 249 | 2.5hrs |
| Saint John | 397 | 3.5hrs |
By Air
Halifax International Airport is approximately 150 km from Pictou. There are daily flights from Boston, Toronto, Montreal with connections to any major airport in North America and Europe to Halifax.
By Sea
From Wood Islands, PEI to Caribou, Nova Scotia, the ferry takes approximately 75 minutes to cross the Northumberland Strait. Visit: Northumberland Ferries Limited for more information or call at 1-888-249-7245.
