Pictou
in Nova Scotia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.679 and -62.709 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 40' 43" and W -62° 42' 33"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:12 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:22 am and 4:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.083 and 117.625 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
West Cape Howe
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Pictou

Pictou in Nova Scotia with it's 3,732 inhabitants is a city in Canada about 628 mi (or 1,011 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital.

Local time in Pictou is now 06:12 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 7 airports in the vicinity of Pictou, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Charlottetown Airport in a distance of 47 mi (or 75 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Canada is Joggins Fossil Cliffs in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 km), West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Charlottetown, Halifax, Fredericton, and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 24%
Air Humidity 91%
Air Pressure 985 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 18 km/h (11 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

6°C (42 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dolan's Inn & Suites

Address
0,6 mi
168 West River Road
B0K1H0 PICTOU
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Braeside Country Inn

Address
0,3 mi
126 Front Street
B0K1H0 Pictou
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rustic Anchor Motel

Address
0,6 mi
132 West River Road
B0K1H0 Pictou
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Lionstone Inn

Address
0,7 mi
241 West River Road
B0K1H0 Pictou
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Customs House Inn

Address
0,0 mi
38 Depot Street
B0K 1H0 PICTOU
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Auberge Walker Inn

Address
0,1 mi
78 Coleraine St
B0K 1H0 Pictou
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE CUSTOMS HOUSE INN - PICTOU

Address
0,3 mi
38 DEPOT STREET
B0K1H0 PICTOU
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Caribou Ferry Repairs, Area D

Published: October 30, 2012
Length: 22:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Acadian Marine & Diving Ltd

Video taken during our site visit.


Caribou and Munroes Island 2012-09-03 (PPT)

Published: September 05, 2012
Length: 40:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: David Boyd

Caribou and Munroes Island Provincial Park is 11 km (7 mi) north of junction of Routes 6, 106 and 376 through Pictou in the Northumberland Shore region. A mile-long sand beach offers some of...


Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia - Caribou-Munroes Island

Published: October 12, 2011
Length: 43:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Haynes

There are few stretches of the Northumberland Shore not dappled with cottages. Fortunately, near Pictou, tiny Caribou Provincial Park provides access to Munroes Island, which is actually connected...


Sailing LOUISE at Caribou

Published: March 31, 2012
Length: 38:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bogster25


New Glasgow Community Art Room

Published: April 11, 2015
Length: 09:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: New Glasgow Community Art Room

New Glasgow Community Art Room ceramic lesson for youth provided by New Glasgow - NSCAD Artist in Resident Karolina-Ann Hajna.


Building French Drains with a Side-Shooter

Published: May 25, 2009
Length: 51:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JimHowDigsDirt

Putting in french drains in using a Side-Shooter bucket attached to a Bobcat T190 at the Abercrombie Golf and Country Club in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia,Ca.


It's Jack Hammer Time

Published: December 10, 2014
Length: 24:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DigzBig

Demolition is still on going at New Glasgow's Maritime Building. Behind schedule but slowly progressing floor by floor. The approach is to place the John Deere 35D at each level to precisely...


Results Realty Atlantic

Published: December 26, 2014
Length: 34:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Results Realty Atlantic Inc.

Results Realty Atlantic Inc. Real Estate Services for Pictou County Nova Scotia 351 Stellarton Road New Glasgow (902) 752-7227 www.resultsrealtyatlantic.com.


Meanwhile, at the Motel

Published: March 25, 2015
Length: 27:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Results Realty Atlantic Inc.

Hello Pictou County! Results Realty Atlantic is here to help you get the RESULTS you are hoping for, when buying or selling real estate. If you're not already working with a REALTOR®, we would...


Raglan Ejector Style Trailer

Published: December 01, 2010
Length: 05:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JimHowDigsDirt

Raglan ejector style trailer. Material is pushed out the back of the trailer by a large cylinder at the front of the trailer. The rear wheels of the trailer slide back for better load distribution.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Pictou

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. Once an active shipping port and the shire town of the county, today Pictou is primarily a local service centre for surrounding rural communities as well as being the primary tourist destination in this region of Nova Scotia.

Located at 45.6814, -62.7119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Towns in Nova Scotia, Populated coastal places in Canada, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia, Populated places established in 1773

Pictou Academy

Pictou Academy (PA), founded in 1816 by the late Dr. Thomas McCulloch, is a secondary school in Pictou, Nova Scotia. Prior to the twentieth century, it was a liberal nonsectarian college, a grammar school, an academy and then a secondary school. Pictou Academy's current principal is James Ryan. The Pictou Academy Educational Foundation provides additional funds to the school. The student council executives for the 2012-13 school year are Bart Shea, President, and Alex Dole, Vice President.

Located at 45.6808, -62.7111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High schools in Nova Scotia, Schools in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Hector (ship)

The Hector was a ship famous for having brought the first Scottish settlers to Nova Scotia in 1773.

Located at 45.6746, -62.7102 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
History museums in Nova Scotia, History of Scotland, Ships of Scotland, History of Nova Scotia, Museum ships in Nova Scotia, Ships built in Nova Scotia, Maritime history of Canada, Visitor attractions in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Age of Sail merchant ships, Individual sailing vessels, Immigration to Canada, Museums in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital

The Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital is a restorative care, veterans, and various outpatient and community based services hospital in Pictou, Nova Scotia. It opened on June 1, 1966. It serves approximately 48,000 people in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. It located at 222 Haliburton Road and is operated by Pictou County Health Authority. The hospital currently has 32 beds.

Located at 45.6764, -62.7272 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Hospitals established in 1966

Haliburton, Nova Scotia

Haliburton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|40|49|N|62|44|42|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Haliburton, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6803, -62.745 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia

Pictou Landing is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|39|58|N|62|41|0|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6661, -62.6833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Loch Broom, Nova Scotia

Loch Broom is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. It is named after Loch Broom in Scotland. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|38|41.17|N|62|45|6.65|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Loch Broom, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6448, -62.7518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Boat Harbour West 37, Nova Scotia

Boat Harbour West 37 is a Mi'kmaq reserve located in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. It is administratively part of the Pictou Landing First Nation. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|38|35.98|N|62|39|59.51|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Boat Harbour West 37, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6433, -62.6665 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
First Nations reserves in Nova Scotia, Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

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پیکتو, Piogto