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Pictou ... More Than Just A One Night Stay! Looking for a relaxing getaway in a quaint seaside town?

Located on the beautiful Northumberland Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, Pictou is renowned as the "Birthplace of New Scotland" as it was here that the first wave of Scottish immigrants landed in 1773. This historic harbour town fits the bill with over a dozen unique places to stay - from big country inns to intimate B&B’s. Some are historic, some are eccentric … and all offer Nova Scotia’s world fam

ous brand of down home hospitality. Some say that Pictou is more Scottish than Scotland ... and with our architecture, cooking and ceilidhs, we’d have to agree! From the Hector Heritage Quay with its 3 masted, fully rigged ship to the Northumberland Fisheries Museum with its one of a kind lobster hatchery, the McCulloch House Museum and its depiction of a Scottish immigrant’s life to the Hector Exhibit Centre with its genealogical archives ... come fall in love with our history! Stroll past homes and shops made from ballast stones carried over by ships in the 1800’s (We have some of the finest examples of Scottish nineteenth century architectural heritage to be found in North America!) and be sure to make your plans early for Pictou’s most celebrated event ... each summer since 1934, the town has celebrated its marine heritage with the Pictou Lobster Carnival, a three-day event featuring musical entertainment, parades, carnival rides and, of course, lobster! Come awaken your senses with the taste of sticky toffee pudding and crisp Scottish oatcakes or thrill to the call of the bagpipes. Whether you’re escaping the cold waters of the Atlantic coast for our lovely warm water beaches, headed to P.E.I. or on the road to Cape Breton, come fall in love with small town charm and warm hospitality …but whatever you do, Come Fall in Love with Pictou!

10/01/2016

Everything Fitz: Grande Finale Tune: Western Fair, London, Ontario, Canada, 2011 www.everythingfitz.ca

09/06/2016

Coronation Street is back with The Factory Girls tour ! coming to the deCoste on September 27...Beth and Sinead will be on stage telling stories about 'the Street' and maybe sharing some secrets ! Tickets are on sale now.

09/06/2016

Marty Haggard, son of country music legend Merle Haggard, will be at the deCoste on Wednesday, September 21 for a tribute show to his Dad--featuring all those well loved songs made famous by his father. This promises to be a special night for country music fans.

06/26/2016

Even the deer come to visit us at the Northumberland Shore Visitor Centre in Pictou (two young bucks were here when we arrived this morning). We are open 9:30-6:30 daily. When are you coming????

06/26/2016

06/24/2016

Our new summer program has been mailed out to members of the deCoste and all shows are currently on sale. They are being distributed throughout the region next week--what a special summer we have planned.....check us out !!

05/19/2016

PICTOU – The owners of the Garden Candy Shed believe life can be sweet in Pictou. Claire Robinson and Tom Lomonte recently relocated to the area and after a gruesome winter of job hunting, decided to go with what they know, candy. The pair operated a candy store in BC prior to relocating to Pictou i...

05/19/2016

Discover all the great things about Pictou County, what to do, where to eat, where to stay and what t

04/16/2016

04/16/2016

Evening of fun & music at the Caribou Fire Hall

04/14/2016

Have you ever thought you would like to learn about brewing your own beer? or what about cake decorating? or maybe Syrian cooking or Zentangling is of interest to you!

These are just a few of our amazing workshops.

Check out "Hands On!- a Day of Creative Workshops'
Saturday, May 7th.
Don't hesitate-register today!

04/08/2016

03/03/2016

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s Office of Gaelic Affairs says the traditional Scottish language isn’t dead — it’s just sleeping. The number of native Gaelic speakers in the province has been declining for decades. But Frances MacEachen, a community development officer with the office, said organizations tha…

03/03/2016

Pictou County's own Layne Greene will be the opening act at our very first deCoste Folk Club on Saturday, March 19 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door.

03/02/2016

A great musical comedy presented by Pictou Academy, on stage at the deCoste on Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the deCoste Box Office or on line.

02/21/2016

Coming Soon. Great seats still available. bit.ly/1VnKt8f

10/28/2015

Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers, coming to the deCoste on Monday, Nov. 9 for a night of great Newfoundland music and crazy comedy--tickets on sale now and going fast !!

10/20/2015

This Saturday... Harvest Roast Beef Supper.
Pictou United Church
Eat-in ~ TakeOut~ Delivery

call 902 485-4794 for tickets

10/19/2015

A great double bill coming to the deCoste this week on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. --dynamic Acadian trio Vishten and Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys ....tickets available right up till showtime ...

10/16/2015

The hottest show in town this weekend! The talent is amazing!

Do not be disappointed... call Pictou United Church 902 485-8081 or Sharon Cheverie 902 485-5491 for your tickets for Saturday night or the Sunday Matinee.

10/14/2015

Jenn Grant makes her debut deCoste performance this Friday night , Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. This is also our annual Members Night so members of the deCoste are admitted free and tickets are also available for the general public for just $20. Please call the box office to reserve your tickets !

10/12/2015

Now available on DVD and iTunes! Check out the Musicwood store to own and rent your own copy of the film: http://musicwoodthefilm.com/store Musicwood is also...

10/08/2015

Looking for something to do this fall?

10/03/2015

Women and Girls! The 8th annual Ladies Only Trail Building Weekend on the Cape to Cape! Sat, Oct 24th, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sun, Oct 25th, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00–ish p.m.

This year, “The Ladies Only” will take place in Pictou County at Green Hill. Free accommodations will be available as usual. We’ll trail build on Saturday, then enjoy pot luck supper and a relaxing evening, and on Sunday, we’ll have breakfast and go for a morning hike.

Come for one day or both days! All ladies and lassies are welcome. No experience is necessary and tools will be provided.

Participants should bring water, lunch and snacks for the day; hat, and work clothes. Sturdy footwear and hunter orange are a must.

More details will follow. This is a rain or shine event.

Pre-registration is required. Please RSVP to: Ellen Wilcox @ [email protected] or Fran Wyman @ [email protected]

One of the best trail events of the year. Sorry guys, but this one is just for the girls!

09/30/2015

Looking for a fun way to enjoy biking....join the Women On Wheels group this Friday morning....bring a friend. Pictou County Cycle will be giving an info session on basic bike maintenance...learn how to fix a flat. Don't forget your bike!

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