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Play Your Way Along the Shore

From adrenaline-pumping adventures to quiet coastal escapes

A Land of Coastal Contrasts

Choose Your Own Pace

In Pictou County, nature, heritage, and culture sit side by side, so it is easy to build a day that fits your pace in any season. Summer brings beach days on the Northumberland Strait and evenings enjoying the sounds of music in the air. In fall, coastal lookoffs and hiking trails light up with colour. Winter finds beautiful trails for snowshoeing, sledding or cross county skiing while some energy shifts to indoors and into the arenas with tournaments, community events, and cozy stops in town. Add in museums, historic sites, and live music year round, and you will always find something worth exploring.

Discover Your Adventure

Arts & Entertainment

When the sun goes down, the lights come up. Catch a world-class production at the deCoste Centre or enjoy live music under the stars at Glasgow Square. Our creative energy pulses through every community, check what is on during your visit and make a night of it.

Beaches & Family Fun

Discover the warmest waters north of the Carolinas! From the fine sands of Melmerby Beach to animal encounters and splash pads, find the best family fun in Pictou County.

Genealogy & Libraries

Discover your family history in the Birthplace of New Scotland. Visit our welcoming genealogy centres and welcoming libraries to find your connection to the shore.

Golf

Tee off on the Northumberland Shore! Discover challenging fairways and stunning views at Pictou County’s premier golf courses.

Heritage & Culture

Step into the stories that shaped this coast. From the full-sized replica of the Ship Hector to the industrial innovations that built our towns at the Museum of Industry, history isn't behind glass here, it’s alive in our museums, galleries, and streets.

Trails & Parks

With over 500 acres of parkland and an extensive network of rail-to-trail paths, nature is never far away. Hike our groomed trails, cycle through old-growth forests, or enjoy a family picnic under century-old hemlocks.