Pictou Landing
in Nova Scotia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.672 and -62.678 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 40' 19" and W -62° 40' 40"
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: 10:34 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:53 am and 5:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.083 and 117.625 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
West Cape Howe
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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

Touring Pictou Landing

Pictou Landing in Nova Scotia is a town located in Canada about 630 mi (or 1,013 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital place.

Time in Pictou Landing is now 10:34 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 7 airports nearby Pictou Landing, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Charlottetown Airport in a distance of 48 mi (or 77 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 43 mi (or 69 km), West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, 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: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 81% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

5°C (42 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 4th of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dolan's Inn & Suites

Address
2,2 mi
168 West River Road
B0K1H0 PICTOU
Canada

Time Information

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


Braeside Country Inn

Address
1,3 mi
126 Front Street
B0K1H0 Pictou
Canada

Time Information

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


Rustic Anchor Motel

Address
2,2 mi
132 West River Road
B0K1H0 Pictou
Canada

Time Information

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


The Lionstone Inn

Address
2,3 mi
241 West River Road
B0K1H0 Pictou
Canada

Time Information

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


THE CUSTOMS HOUSE INN - PICTOU

Address
1,4 mi
38 DEPOT STREET
B0K1H0 PICTOU
Canada

Time Information

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


Auberge Walker Inn

Address
1,5 mi
78 Coleraine St
B0K 1H0 Pictou
Canada

Time Information

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


The Customs House Inn

Address
1,6 mi
38 Depot Street
B0K 1H0 PICTOU
Canada

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

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.


CAT & DEERE on the RooF~ Maritime Building

Published: December 02, 2014
Length: 24:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DigzBig

Demolition of the 99 year old Maritime Building in New Glasgow Nova Scotia is underway. By the time it opened in 1915,the seven-storey landmark used twenty-five hundred barrels of cement, 105...


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...


Dude Under the Excavator ?

Published: December 11, 2014
Length: 33:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DigzBig

Not sure if it's an optical illusion or if these dudes are really hanging out underneath the jack hammering John Deere.


Paving in CANADA...EHH?

Published: December 16, 2009
Length: 23:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JimHowDigsDirt

Finishing up the paving for the season Dec. 16th/09.


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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 2 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 2 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 2 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

Pictou Landing First Nation

Pictou Landing First Nations is a Mi'kmaq First Nation in Nova Scotia, Canada. Their territory spans five reserves that have a combined area of 527.6 hectares. The current Chief is Andrea Paul. As of 2012, the Mi'kmaq population is 459 on-Reserve, and approximately 144 off-Reserve.

Located at 45.675, -62.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
First Nations governments in Atlantic Canada, Mi'kmaq

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 0 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
First Nations reserves in Nova Scotia, Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Fisher's Grant 24, Nova Scotia

Fisher's Grant 24 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|40|26.99|N|62|39|24.9|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Fisher's Grant 24, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6742, -62.6569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
First Nations reserves in Nova Scotia, Places in Nova Scotia with Aboriginal majority populations, Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Fisher's Grant 24G, Nova Scotia

Fisher's Grant 24G 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|39|19.18|N|62|38|45.97|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Fisher's Grant 24g, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6553, -62.6461 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
First Nations reserves in Nova Scotia, Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

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