Nova Scotia's Northumberland Shore

11/02/2025

09/02/2025

Can’t let Pizza day go by without sharing our Pictou County style pizza documentary from our friends at New Brooklyn Media. Stay tuned for more pizza excitement coming soon.

08/02/2025

The clock is ticking, get your gift cards before the campaign ends.

07/02/2025

A full house for the Antigonish packaging workshop with Tourism Nova Scotia and Antigonish Chamber of Commerce.

05/02/2025

With Valentine's Day coming up, we thought we would compile a list of things to do on Valentine's Day Weekend in Pictou and Antigonish Counties. Make your plans now!
February 13~ Love Through the Lens: Couples Portrait Photography Workshop at the deCoste Cultural Hub 99 Water St. Guysborough. 6-8pm.
February 14~ Matt Minglewood A Rocking Valentine's at the deCoste Performing Arts Centre 99 Water St. Pictou 7:30pm.
February 14~ Love Bites: A Valentine's Concert at Bauer Theatre 5015 Chapel Square STFX Antigonish. 7:30pm.
February 14~ Valentine's Dinner & Dance at the Stellarton Legion 140 MacKay St. Stellarton 6-10pm.
February 14~ Valentine's Dinner at The Marina Bar & Grill 67 Caladh Ave. Pictou.
February 14-23~ Pomquet Winter Carnival.
February 15~ Glenn Gordon at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 7pm.
February 15~ Annual Smelt Fry at the River John Legion 2506 River John Station Rd. River John. 11am-sold out. $15 per person.
February 15~ Winter Fun Day at Keppoch Mountain 193 Keppoch Rd. Beaver Mountain 10am-4pm. Pre-registration is required.
February 15~ WHYGO at Glasgow Square Theatre 155 Riverside Parkway New Glasgow 8pm.
February 15~ Dreamer- The Supertramp Experience at the deCoste Performing Arts Centre 99 Water St. Pictou 7:30pm.
February 15~ Man in Plaid at the Nook & Cranny 50 Caladh Ave. Pictou. 6pm.
February 15~ Hush at the Stellarton Legion 140 MacKay St. Stellarton 8pm-12am.
February 15~ Nell's Events Valentine's Day Kids Party at the Pictou County Wellness Centre 2-2756 Westville Rd Pictou County. 1-4pm.

01/02/2025

It’s Back – and More Delicious Than Ever!
Introducing Coastal Cravings, our exciting gift card campaign (formerly DEANS Dines Out)! But hurry—it’s only available for a limited time, just in time to help you plan the perfect Valentine’s Day! ❤️Whether you're celebrating with a romantic dinner, a fun night out with friends, or treating family to a special meal, a dining gift card is the perfect way to share the love. 💕
Click the link below to see participating restaurants and purchase your gift card today!

Coastal Cravings Get a $50 gift card for just $40 or a $25 gift card for only $20 – Coastal Nova Scotia pays the difference! Available from January 30, 2025 to February 6, 2025 or until funds are depleted. Limit of two (2) gift cards per person. Pictou County The Waffle Bus Stop – $25 Gift Card ...

30/01/2025

Reach out to the Town of Pictou to be part of their fabulous vendor village.

Notice from Town of Pictou
Join the Vendor Village on the Pictou Waterfront this Summer

🌞Are you a talented creator, maker, or producer with unique goods to share? Join us in enhancing the dynamic atmosphere of the Pictou Waterfront this summer! Vendor Village is part of a unique area on the Pictou Waterfront that beckons both locals and visitors to enjoy musical performances, special events, markets, and more. This multifaceted area of the waterfront also provides amenities such as play areas, art installations, water access, recreation rentals, and a variety of seating options along the water's edge. Your unique offerings could contribute to an unforgettable experience for all who visit.

☀️Why Vendor Village?
We offer kiosks of various sizes to accommodate your needs.
Imagine selling your creations against the backdrop of Pictou Waterfront, creating an unforgettable shopping experience.
Engage with a diverse audience of locals and visitors who appreciate quality craftsmanship and unique products.

Want to learn more?
Visit https://bit.ly/LoveLocalVendorVillage for more info and fill out the vendor interest form with no obligation.

Creative Pictou County Creative Pictou County Community Of Creatives Ignite Atlantic Pictou County Partnership Pictou County Chamber Q97.9 94.1 The Breeze Municipality of Pictou County Build Nova Scotia Nova Scotia's Northumberland Shore deCoste Performing Arts Centre

20/01/2025

We’re looking forward to hosting this workshop in partnership with the Antigonish Chamber of Commerce. Register early to make sure you get a seat.

Tourist season is around the corner! ☀️

Join Coastal Nova Scotia and Tourism Nova Scotia for a free Tourism Package Development Workshop on Friday, February 7th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham - Antigonish.

Learn how to attract more visitors, create unforgettable experiences, and grow your business with practical insights and expert advice. This is a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals and discover what it takes to make your business a top tourist destination.

Don’t miss this opportunity— email [email protected] to reserve your spot! 🔒

Nova Scotia's Northumberland Shore

16/01/2025

Join Us for an Accessibility Lunch & Learn!

Learn how to make your spaces and our community more inclusive and accessible.

📅 Thursday, January 30, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM (Lunch Provided)
📍 Summer Street Industries, 72 Park Street, New Glasgow

Hear from:

Accessibility Directorate on fostering accessibility in your organization.
Nova Scotia Building Officials on building codes and regulations.
Program Officers from the Province's Access-Ability Grant Programs on funding opportunities to improve accessibility.


This session is organized collaboratively by Coastal Nova Scotia, Pictou County Chamber, Pictou County Partnership, Ignite Atlantic, Northern Opportunities for Business Limited-NOBL and the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. Together, we’re equipping businesses, non-profits, and event organizers with the tools and knowledge needed to create a more accessible community.

REGISTER HERE
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjxMOvZ5Vuc5JENB6wmzxpwayqgAJBRmWzPZG42XQs5FKIyQ/viewform

16/01/2025

📢 Exciting Update: Events Nova Scotia Session Rescheduled!

We’re pleased to announce that the session with Events Nova Scotia has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 22, at 6:00 PM and will now be held online!

As you plan your events for the year ahead, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with the Events Nova Scotia team directly. Learn how they can support your efforts with funding opportunities and provide valuable resources for event planning.

Mark your calendar and REGISTER NOW for this valuable session!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGjqA-8skMcb3JahR7qdztWxeCuJtRuoDgA7d82NGKV7keBw/viewform

15/01/2025

Calling All Sports Leaders in Pictou County!

Do you face scheduling challenges, packed weekends, or gaps that affect your tournament’s success? Let’s fix that.

Join us for Pictou County Game Plan, a session focused on:

✔️ Coordinating tournament schedules to avoid conflicts
✔️ Competing for accommodations during busy weekends
✔️ Balancing resources to deliver successful events.


📅 When: Sunday, January 19, 6:00pm
📍 Where: Pictou County Wellness Centre

Together, we can make every weekend in Pictou County a win for sports, businesses, and visitors.

RSVP HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQyLNdoiF3qzZQHprnpC6nvRdncYOPKqU5Z1fB1Znz3TtpmQ/viewform

20/12/2024

Well that’s a wrap for the 2024 Evergreen Festival, our final evening was one of the larger turnouts we’ve had in our 3 years. The firepits were busy, over 450 smore kits handed out and over 1,100 cups of hot chocolate stirred and served, not to mention more entertainment and all local performers this year. Thanks to so many people for making this event happen. We’re looking forward to 2025. A special thank you to Kristi at the New Glasgow Farmers Market and the Town of New Glasgow for partnering with Coastal to bring this event to the community.

Our office will be closed over the holidays as we enjoy time with our loved ones. We are excited for 2025 and all that a new year brings. May you enjoy your holiday with family and friends and our hope is that 2025 is your best year yet!

Thanks to Danny at Celsius Group for putting this clip together for us.

Thanks to Lynden Decorators for the Hallmark-like decor.

19/12/2024

Please note the change to the New Glasgow Farmers Market this week.

Happy Thursday!

With the impending weather due to arrive during this busy time of year, we have made the decision to move the market to Sunday, December 22 from 9am until 1pm.

We'd appreciate your support in sharing this change, so no one misses the memo prior to the Holidays!

Come out an support your growers, makers and bakers this Sunday!
🎄Sunday 9am until 1pm

18/12/2024

You’ll find some of the Coastal team at the New Glasgow market tonight as we wrap up our Evergreen Festival with a special guest arriving around 5:15. Don’t miss your chance to shop local and enjoy some family time with hot chocolate and s’mores while you listen to two local performances.

16/12/2024

We have compiled a list of Pictou County and Antigonish County activities over the Holidays! For complete details on these events visit our website https://coastalnovascotia.ca/calendar/
Municipality of Pictou County Municipality of the County of Antigonish Town of New Glasgow Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia Town of Pictou Town of Stellarton Town of Westville Town of Antigonish

We will update this post if new activities are added.

Pictou County:
Christmas Lights throughout Pictou County. A map can be found through the Municipality of Pictou County at
Visit the Hopewell Footbridge to see it lit up! 57 Riverside Park Rd. Hopewell.
Visit the Winter Wonderland in Braeshore, 2684 Three Brooks Rd. Pictou.
December 18~Coastal’s Evergreen Finale at the New Glasgow Farmers Market 261 Glasgow St New Glasgow 4-8pm
December 19~ Scott deCoste at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 7pm.
December 19-22~ Santa at the Highland Square Mall 689 Westville Rd. New Glasgow. Thursday & Friday 4-7pm, Saturday 2-6pm, Sunday 12-4pm.
December 20~ Christmas Lights Tour of Pictou at 5,6 & 7pm. Meeting places include New Horizons Centre, CEF & Pictou Legion.
December 20~ Beatz & Keyz Dance Party at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 10pm, $10 cover.
December 20~ NNEC Alumni presents: A Big Band Christmas at Glasgow Square Theatre 155 Riverside Parkway New Glasgow 8-11pm.
December 20~ Chester’s Story Time with Santa at the Trenton Fire Department 122 Main St. Trenton 6-7pm.
December 20~ Soul Sisters at East Avenue Lounge 200 Provost St. New Glasgow 7pm. $25 each 902-752-3485.
December 20-23 & 26-30~ Sleigh Ride of Lights at Shelby Ranch 753 Durham Rd. Scotsburn. Visit their website for details https://www.shelbyranch.ca/sleigh-ride-of-lights.
December 22~ Winter Solstice Night Walk on the Jitney Trail. Meet at the Love Local Christmas Village 27 Creighton St. Pictou 7pm-8:30pm. RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 22.
December 22~Santa Run at Market Square Water St. Pictou 2pm. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE.
December 21~ The Sidekicks at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 4-7pm.
December 22~Last Farmers Market before Christmas 261 Glasgow St New Glasgow 9am-1pm PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE
December 21~ Christmas Ceilidh at McCulloch House Museum & Genealogy Centre 86 Haliburton Rd. Pictou 2-4pm. CANCELLED
December 21~ Apollo Series Vol. 1 at the deCoste Performing Arts Centre 99 Water St. Pictou 7pm. POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 18.
December 21~ Christmas Evening of Music at Zion Presbyterian Church 822 Hwy 347 East River St. Mary’s 7pm. CANCELLED DUE TO STORM
December 21~ Love Local Christmas Village at 27 Creighton St. Pictou 6-8pm.
December 21~ Ugly Sweater Family Skating at the Trenton Minor Sports Community Centre 75 Park Rd. Treton 12:30pm-1:30pm.
December 21~ Jingle Bell Rock with K-Os & Andre Pettipas at Fat Tony’s 9 Water St. Pictou 10pm.
December 21~ Santa at the Merigomish Fire Hall 3259 Shore Rd. Merigomish 12pm.
December 21~ Elves on the Run: Solstice Trail Run or Hike at the Trenton Minor Sports Community Centre 75 Park Rd. Trenton 5:30pm.
December 21~ Holiday Fun at the Stellarton Library 248 Foord St. Stellarton 10am-12pm.
December 21~ Children’s Christmas Party at the New Glasgow Library 182 Dalhousie St. New Glasgow 10:30am-11:30am. CANCELLED DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER.
December 21~ Make Reindeer Masks and Treats at the River John Library 2725 River John West Branch Rd. River John 11am-1pm.
December 21 & 28~ Holidays at the Museum of Industry 147 North Foord St. Stellarton 1pm.
December 22~ The Blues Christmas with Kevin Fletcher & Sam Moon at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 6-9pm.
December 22~ Christmas at Poplar Waters 280 River John Rd. River John. 4-9pm. $10 per person, 4 and under free.
December 22~ Merigomish Schoolhouse Farmers Market Holiday Market 1682 Shore Rd. Merigomish 10am-1pm.
December 23~ Tibbs Eve Party with the Newfoundland Band at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 7-10pm.
December 23~ Monday Music in Alma at Alma Green Hill United Church 15 Alma Rd. 7:30pm.
December 24~ Holiday Library Drop-In at the New Glasgow Library 182 Dalhousie St. New Glasgow 10am-12pm.
December 24~ Santa's Christmas Eve Annual Tour of Trenton beginning at 5pm. Follow the Trenton Fire Department page for tracker link.
December 25~ Annual Community Christmas Dinner at St. George’s Anglican Church 199 Temperance St. New Glasgow 12-2pm. This is a free event, but RSVP required by phoning 902-752-1303.
December 25~ Free Christmas Dinner at the New Horizons Club 14 Kempt St. Pictou. Take Out 11:30am-2pm, Eat in 12-2pm. RSVP prior to December 23rd at 902-485-1515.
December 27~ Scotial Scene at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 8pm-12am.
December 27~ Play, Build, Colour, Make at the Pictou Library 99 Water St. Pictou 10am-5pm.
December 27~ Lego at the River John Library 2725 River John West Branch Rd. River Joh 2-5pm.
December 27~ 11th & Duke at The Shoebox Cantina 84 Provost St. New Glasgow 9-11pm.
December 27 & 28~Creation Station at the Stellarton Library 248 Foord St. Stellarton 10am-5pm.
December 27 & 28~ Lego at the Westville Library 2042 Queen St. Westville 10am-5pm.
December 28~ Lego 10am-2pm and Creation Station 10:30am-1:30pm at the Pictou Library 99 Water St. Pictou.
December 28~ The Man in Plaid at the Nook & Cranny 50 Caladh Ave. Pictou 6-8pm
December 28~ Muppet Christmas Carol at the New Glasgow Library 182 Dalhousie St. New Glasgow 1:30-3pm.
December 31~ Pictou Lobster Carnival Fundraiser New Year’s Eve Family Skate & Fireworks at the Hector Arena 38 Naylor Dr. Pictou. 6-8pm skate, 8:15pm fire works. $5 per person, or a family for $20.
~ District 13 Recreation and Planning Committee Free Skating Party at the Ivor MacDonald Memorial Arena 63 Arena Rd. Thorburn 4-6pm.
~New Year’s Eve with Sweet Serene at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 10pm-1am.
~New Year’s Eve at the Bridal Suite 1289 MacLellan’s Brook Rd. MacLellan’s Brook 9pm-1:30am.
~Stellarton Legion New Year’s Eve Party with music by One by One 140 MacKay St. Stellarton 9pm-1am.
New Year’s Eve Bash featuring Hush at the Trenton Fire Department 122 Main St. Trenton 9pm-1am.
New Year’s Eve with music by Tracy Lyn & The Silver Flames Bandat the Trenton Legion 94 Main St. Trenton 9pm-1am
New Year’s Eve Red Carpet Gala with the Pistol Packin’ Papas at Summer Street Industries 72 Park St. New Glasgow 9pm.
Shoebox New Year’s Eve Party with The Soul Custody 84 Provost St. New Glasgow 10pm-1am.

Antigonish County:
Antigonish Holiday Activities
December 20~ Liam Brophy at Coldstream Clear Distillery 25 James St. Antigonish 7-9pm.
December 20~ Christmas in Antigonowhere: A Play Reading and Singalong at the Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School 105 Braemore Ave. Antigonish 7pm.
December 21~ Hauler at Pipers Pub 33 College St. Antigonish 2pm.
December 21~ 11th & Duke at Oak Manor by Burnside Brewing 271 Main St. Antigonish 7-9pm.
December 21~ A Muppet Christmas Carol Movie at the Antigonish Library 283 Main St. Antigonish 1-2:30pm.
December 21~ Our Father’s Fools at Coldstream Clear Distillery 25 James St. Antigonish 7-9pm.
December 23~ Slowcoaster at Pipers Pub 33 College St. Antigonish 10pm.
December 26~ Merimac at Candid Brewing 88 College St. Antigonish 8pm-12am.
December 26~ Boxing Day Kitchen Party with the East Enders at Pipers Pub 33 College St. Antigonish 8:30pm-12am.
December 27~ Andre Pettipas at Coldstream Clear Distillery 25 James St. Antigonish 6-8pm.
December 28~ Gerry McDaniel at Coldstream Clear Distillery 25 James St. Antigonish 6-8pm.
December 28~ Signal Hill at Candid Brewing 88 College St. Antigonish 8pm-12am.
January 1~Antigonish Town & Municipality New Year’s Levee at the Royal Canadian Legion 75 St Ninian Street Antigonish 12-2pm.

11/12/2024

Make sure to tag the partners along with the business for your chance to win.

CONTEST ALERT: Help Us Create a Pictou County Holiday Guide!

We want to highlight the amazing local businesses and products that make Pictou County great—and we need your help!

Here’s how you can join in:
👉 Tag your favorite local business.
👉 Share why it’s a must-have for the holiday season.
👉 Bonus: Post a photo of the product or business in the comments (if you have one) to spread even more local love!
👉 Tag: Our local business support organizations: Pictou County Chamber, Ignite Atlantic, Northern Opportunities for Business Limited - NOBL, Pictou County Partnership and Nova Scotia's Northumberland Shore.

Everyone who tags a business on this post plus our local business support organizations listed will be entered for a chance to win $150 worth of gift cards (Sobeys, P&C grill, and Eastside Family Restaurant)

This post will act as a holiday guide and your recommendations will help us to share local gift ideas, treats, and experiences perfect for everyone on your list.

Let’s show the community how much we value and support our local gems! 💙

Draw will take place on December 18, 2024 at noon. Winner will be announced on this post.

Supported by the Pictou County Chamber, Nova Scotia's Northumberland Shore, Northern Opportunities for Business Limited - NOBL, Ignite Atlantic and Pictou County Partnership.

Contest Rules: This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta. Participants must be 19 years of age and if the winner are able to pick up their prize at the Partnership's office in New Glasgow.

Please note that we are also running this contest on Instagram enter there to increase your chances of winning!