Trails, Parks, Facilities
Hector Arena
The Hector Arena is operated and managed by the Hector Arena Commission. Founded in 1972, the Hector Arena is an indoor rink, 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.
Helmets are now mandatory for children and youth under 18 years.
Walking at the Rink
The cooler weather is upon us, continue your walking routine at the Hector Arena inside Monday to Friday beginning at 9:00 am. Why not drop by with a friend. Donations accepted.
Walking Schedule at the Hector Arena, donations welcomed.
Daily Monday to Friday: 8:30 am-11:30 am & 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
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.
2019/20 PICTOU Skating Schedule (open for the season October 8, 2019)
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Sundays Monday |
9:15-10:30 am 10:00-11:30 am |
FREE SKATE - Community Sponsors Adult & Tot Skate - by donation |
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Tuesday Wednesday |
1:30-2:30 pm 10:00-11:30 am |
Adult Skate - by donation Adult & Tot Skate - by donation |
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Thursday Friday |
1:30-2:30 pm 11:30-1:00 pm |
Adult Skate - by donation Adult & Tot - by donation |
| Fridays | 3:00-5:00 pm | Public Skate |
Note: Skating schedules are subject to change without notice due to special events or tournaments. Please call ahead to confirm or check out their facebook page.
Contact:
38 Naylor Drive
P.O. Box 551
Pictou, NS B0K 1H0
Ph: 485-5122
Recreation Facilities
There are many parks, playgrounds, sports fields and recreation facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy in the Town of Pictou.
SPECIAL NOTICE - DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ALL PLAYGROUNDS HAVE BEEN CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE KEEP WATCH ON TOWN WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR UPDATES.
Parks & Playgrounds
- Broidy Park - Wellington/Louise Street, 158 Wellington Street
- Pine Street Playground, 216 Pine Street
- Veteran's Drive Park, 80 Veterans Drive
Trails
Jitney Trail - A registered Trans Canada Trail
SPECIAL NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19 - The Jitney Trail remains open for exercise and not socializing. You cannot drive and park at any trail entry point including the deCoste Centre parking lot. If you can walk to the trail from your neigborhood, you are allowed to enjoy it. Thank you for your understanding.
Take a walk along the Jitney Walking Trail following the waterfront in Pictou. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy a three kilometre trail to the site where the ship Hector made its historic landing in 1773. Park benches are available, allowing you to take in the panoramic views. Along the way you can learn about Pictou through interpretive panels and views of the site of the Hector settlers' landing. The Jitney Trail connects directly to the Trans Canada Trail System for more avid hikers.
Blue Route
The Blue Route provincial cycling network will connect Nova Scotia’s communities through designated cycling routes on secondary highways with paved shoulders, low traffic volume roads, hard surfaced trails, and city streets with bicycle infrastructure. Once completed the Blue Route will comprise of a 3000km network of signed bicycle routes, connecting riders with communities across the province.
The first section of the Blue Route was launched and opened August 2015 beginning on Pictou’s Waterfront. This included the installation of Blue Route signs on a segment of the provincial road network and on a short segment of the Jitney Trail, which is managed by the Town of Pictou. This segment of the entire planned route is 56 km in length, including 53km on Provincial Roadways and 3km on the Jitney Trail. The opening of the first section of the Blue Route was a historical event celebrated on our very own Jitney Trail.
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
Community Use of Schools
School facilities are valuable community assets and are available to the community for educational, cultural and recreational purposes. Space at the schools in the Town of Pictou is scheduled for these purposes through Pictou Recreation and Parks. If you or your group is interested in booking a time and space please contact 485-4372.
To review Chignecto Central Regional School Board policy that further describes the type of use and costs please click on this <LINK>.
Pictou Tennis Courts
Located at Broidy Park, Wellington Street. Youth and Adult Lessons offered during July and August. Annual memberships available. For information call Pictou Recreation and Parks. Tennis Courts are managed by the Highland Tennis Association. Find Highland Tennis Association on FACEBOOK.
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:
- Curling Club
- Men's
- Ladies
- Industrial
- Mixed (most fun)
- Junior
- Instructional
Adult league curling Monday at 7pm
Adult drop-in curling Thursday at 7pm
Adult industrial league Wednesday evenings: 2-draws
Junior curling Tuesdays 4:00-5:30
Learn to Curl Progam Tuesday evenings
For more details visit our website at: https://pictoucurlingclub.weebly.com/
Contact:
New Caledonian Curling Club
66 Caladh Ave
P.O. Box 681
Pictou, N.S. B0K 1H0
Ph: 485-5075