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.
Schedule of Events - POSTED SOON
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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
The Town of Pictou is celebrated two significant anniversaries in 2023: 150 years since the incorporation of the town on April 30, 1873, and 250 years of the historic arrival of the Ship Hector from Scotland on September 15, 1773. Festivities recognized our community’s strong heritage connections and relationships with the Mi’kmaq and Scots. Celebrations played tribute to the efforts emigrants made that have provided the growth and development of cultural, political, educational, and industrial contributions that have chartered our course to the present day.
Multiple events were planned by various community organizations.
A video presentation on the Pictou 2023 Anniversary celebrations and the building of the Caladh Marquee event site can be viewed here.
Pictou (Station #1630)
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