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Discover Pictou in 3 Days

Nestled along the Sunrise Trail, the charming Town of Pictou beckons as the ultimate home base for an unforgettable three-day adventure...

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7 Amazing ways to explore the Northumberland Strait from Pictou’s doorstep.

The Northumberland Strait is a tidal body of water between Prince Edward Island and the coast of northern Nova Scotia. The Strait's...

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Ship Hector Passenger Descendents: Harriet Graham MacDonald

PICTOU, N.S. — This distinguished career nurse and Matron Harriet Graham was a daughter of Harvey Graham and Anna (Hannah) Fraser and was...

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Pictou 2023 Celebration Series Announced for Pictou Waterfront.

Over 40 Complimentary Shows! The Pictou waterfront is set to come alive with over 50 events and performances between July 1st and...

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Pictou 2023

Pictou calls out for legacy art piece

In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Pictou and the 250th anniversary of the landing of the Ship...

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Ship Hector Passenger Descendant: Isaac Matheson

I Matheson & Company as it appeared in 1913. The company is still operational This Ship Hector passenger descendant would start one of...

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Descendants and Mi'kmaq take part in re-enactment of 150 anniversary of Ship Hector landing

The NSMuseum, Halifax P113/84.2.2/N-12,136 1923. To view the image with a magnifier visit: http://haggis.mccullochcentre.ca/document/102...

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Caledonian Curling Club: Third oldest club in Canada rings in 2023 with two historical tournaments

The Pictou Curling Club dates back to 1850 when club members could be found playing on various ponds around the Town of Pictou. The...

Pictou 2023

Jotham Blanchard: lawyer, newspaper editor, and political figure

A member of the first class of Pictou Academy and one of its first graduates, Blanchard came under the lasting influence of its...