Welcome to Pictou
Birthplace of New Scotland
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Public Notices & News
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Committee of Council Meeting Agenda-Monday, June 1/26
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- Published on Thursday, 28 May, 2026
Notice of Town of Pictou
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Committee of Council Meeting
Council Chambers – CN Station
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2026-27 Property Tax Exemption Application
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- Published on Tuesday, 26 May, 2026
The Town of Pictou is currently accepting applications for its partial residential property tax exemption
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First Reading Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Revised Draft By-Law
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- Published on Wednesday, 20 May, 2026
Off‑Highway Vehicles (OHVs) were approved to travel within the downtown area as part of a pilot
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Public Notice-Caladh Avenue Project
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- Published on Tuesday, 19 May, 2026
...As work progresses along Caladh Avenue and installation of the new boardwalk and multi-use pathway begins,
Features
Town Profile
Population
3,107 (2021 census)
Founded
1767
Incorporated
1873
Residential Tax Rate
$1.69 (2023-24)
Commercial Tax Rate
$4.34 (2023-24)
Area
7.94 sq. km
Time Zone
Atlantic
Industry
Light Manufacturing, Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries, Shipping
Centrally located on the Northumberland Shore, is an ideal location to start a small or medium-sized business, raise a family and enjoy a quality of life second to none.
Festivals and Events
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Yard Sale ExtravaganzaMon. 8 Jun, 2026 8:00 am
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Pictou County PrideFri. 19 Jun, 2026 8:00 am
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PCAS Summer Solstice Sun. 21 Jun, 2026 1:00 pm
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Pictou Canada Day CelebrationsWed. 1 Jul, 2026 1:00 pm
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Love Local Concert Series - Ainsley DecosteWed. 1 Jul, 2026 6:00 pm
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deCoste Centre Canada Day EventWed. 1 Jul, 2026 7:30 pm
