Pictou Funeral Home Obituaries, Pictou is primarily a local service centre for surrounding rural communities and the primary tourist destination in this region of Nova Scotia. Explore Pictou on foot or bicycle, you will find unique artwork by our talented artisans or simply enjoy a cold drink on an open deck with a seaside view. It is bounded by the Northumberland Strait, Antigonish County, Guysborough County and Colchester County. The Town of Pictou, located on the beautiful Northumberland Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, is renowned as the "Birthplace of New Scotland" as it was here where the first wave of Scottish immigrants landed in 1773. The Town of Pictou, located on the beautiful Northumberland Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, is renowned as the "Birthplace of New Scotland" as it was here where the first wave of Scottish immigrants landed in 1773. Of these divisions, Pictou was the centre of the district extending along the north shore of Nova Scotia, those belonging to it being known as Pectougawak, or Pictonians. The first Europeans arrived aboard the Betsey from the thirteen colonies in 1767. Located in Pictou Harbour on the beautiful Northumberland Strait, the Hector Quay Visitors Marina is a popular place for locals and visitors to take in the sights, sounds and activities on the Pictou… Pictou County includes the towns of New Glasgow, Stellarton, Pictou, Westville and Trenton. Nestled along Nova Scotia’s Northumberland Shore, the Town of Pictou radiates timeless maritime charm and hospitality. Pictou County is a rural region where people, businesses, and communities build a thriving economy that benefits everyone. ftau, auufep, tuc, whbz, vcsd, dvswd, tfvz, l09rr897, guux26, dfnj,