Why go
- Municipality in Nova Scotia, Canada.
History
Pictou is a town in Pictou County, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Located on the north shore of Pictou Harbour, the town is approximately 10 km north of the larger town of New Glasgow.
Getting there by ferry
Caribou
Ferry terminal · 7.2 km from the centre
Pictou Island
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Pictou Island Ferry
Ferry route
Caribou-Wood Islands Ferry
Ferry route · Northumberland Ferries Limited
Woods Island -> Caribou
Ferry route · Northumberland Ferries Limited
Caribou -> Woods Island
Ferry route · Northumberland Ferries Limited
Where to stay
68 Front St, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada · seabankhousebnb.com
3789 Sunrise Trail, Seafoam, NS B0K 1N0, Canada · seafoamshore.ca
11 Willow St, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada · willowhouseinn.com
2881 Three Brooks Rd, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada · harbourlightcampground.ca
38 Depot St, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada · customshouseinn.ca
74 Coleraine St, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada · scotsmaninn.com
126 Front St, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada · braesideinn.com
2521 NS-376, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada · birchwoodcampground.ca
160 Haliburton Rd, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada
172 Lodge Rd, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada
1308 Shore Rd, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada
134 Water St, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada
1338 Shore Rd, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada
68 Dawson St, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada
310 Fitzpatrick Mountain Rd, Scotsburn, NS B0K 1R0, Canada · smithrockchalets.com
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241 W River Rd, Pictou, NS B9A 2P9, Canada · lionstoneinn.ca
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Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su-We 11:00-21:00 · 689 Westville Road, New Glasgow, B2H 2J6 · bostonpizza.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2500 Truro Road, Westville, B0K 2A0 · dairyqueen.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 731 Westville Road, B2H 2J6 · mcdonalds.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 07:00-22:00; We-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 101 Lawrence… · subway.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 750 Westville Road, New Glasgow, B2H 2J8 · locations.timhortons.ca
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 06:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-24:00,00:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · wendys.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00 · 39 Stellarton Road, New Glasgow, B2H 1L7 · dominos.ca
Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-14:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su 11:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 131 Main Street, B0K 1X0 · expressyourselfcafe.ca
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-00:00 Features: takeaway · B2H 2L6
Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 670 Westville Road, New Glasgow, B2H 2J8
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 15:00-21:00 · 91 Lawrence Boulevard, B0K 1S0 · a1pizzanewglasgow.ca
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 11:30-19:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-20:00; Su 11:30-19:30 · B2H 2J3 · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Su 12:00-22:00; Mo, We-Th 12:00-21:00 · 60 Archimedes Street, B2H 2T2 · sizzleandspice.ca
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00 · 168 Archimedes Street, B2H 2T8 · facebook.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 · 240 Westville Road, New Glasgow, B2H 2J3 · order.online
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 39 Stellarton Road, New Glasgow
Burger, American, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 10:00-18:00 · 4149 Scotsburn Road, Scotsburn, B0K 1R0
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 41 Water Street, Pictou, B0K 1H0 · facebook.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 67 Caladh Avenue, Pictou, B0K 1H0 · themarinabar.ca
Restaurant · restaurant · 265 Archimedes Street, New Glasgow
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 41 Coleraine Street, Pictou
Restaurant · restaurant · 71 Stellarton Road, New Glasgow
Ice Cream · ice cream
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 142 Stellarton Road, New Glasgow
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Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Pictou, Nova Scotia — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Caribou, 7.2 km); routes include Pictou Island Ferry, Caribou-Wood Islands Ferry, Woods Island -> Caribou.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pictou, Nova Scotia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach