Favorite Food
Pictou County is known for their Pizza! Home of the Brown Sauce. There is an Acropole in Pictou (closet), but also one in Westville where you can choose to sit down.
Acropole Pizza
8 Church StBest pizza
Enjoy the friendliest service, and take a stroll along Pictou’s beautiful waterfront. Has lactose free options-yum!
Cherry on Top
31 Front StEnjoy the friendliest service, and take a stroll along Pictou’s beautiful waterfront. Has lactose free options-yum!
Lin's Takeout Restaurant
1785 North Main StreetTake out only-best Chinese food!
Sightseeing
Waterside Beach Provincial Park
649 R Grant RdOur favorite beach-only 5 minutes away!
Caribou/Munroes Island Provincial Park
2119 Three Brooks RdLocal favorite provincial beach.
Learn about our history! Located on Pictou’s picturesque waterfront.
8 locals recommend
Hector Heritage Quay
33 Caladh AveLearn about our history! Located on Pictou’s picturesque waterfront.
Large beach, a bit busier and more of a drive. Local New Glasgow favorite.
32 locals recommend
Melmerby Beach Provincial Park
6280 Little Harbour RdLarge beach, a bit busier and more of a drive. Local New Glasgow favorite.
Enjoy a scenic drive to Tatamagouche. A quaint little town with lots to do. Roam the shops, try the mini train ride, and grab some local beer at the brewery. Visit Lavender farms along the way and enjoy the view! About 45 minutes away.
30 locals recommend
Tatamagouche
Enjoy a scenic drive to Tatamagouche. A quaint little town with lots to do. Roam the shops, try the mini train ride, and grab some local beer at the brewery. Visit Lavender farms along the way and enjoy the view! About 45 minutes away.
We love taking a day trip here! Little bit of a drive but worth it. Great place for kids, it’s a beautiful park.
24 locals recommend
Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park
149 Creighton RdWe love taking a day trip here! Little bit of a drive but worth it. Great place for kids, it’s a beautiful park.
If you’re up for a day trip, the city is definitely an option! Less than 2 hours away. All the shopping and attractions you could ask for.
107 locals recommend
Halifax
If you’re up for a day trip, the city is definitely an option! Less than 2 hours away. All the shopping and attractions you could ask for.
Seafoam Lavender Company and Gardens
3768 Nova Scotia 6Book a small ferry ride over to Pictou Island for the day. No cars-passengers only. Only a few people live here year round, but lots visit throughout the summer. Check out their website for local ferry times.
Pictou Island
Book a small ferry ride over to Pictou Island for the day. No cars-passengers only. Only a few people live here year round, but lots visit throughout the summer. Check out their website for local ferry times.
Food scene
Harbour house ales and spirits
41 Coleraine StGreat atmosphere and patio!
Beautiful place for a fancy sit down meal. Very close by!
6 locals recommend
Pictou Lodge Beach Resort
172 Lodge RdBeautiful place for a fancy sit down meal. Very close by!
Cafe Italia
62 Provost StLocal favorite Italian restaurant!
A place where you can pick up healthy pre made meals. Great for travelling and if you don’t feel like cooking.
Our Turn To Cook
116 Provost StreetA place where you can pick up healthy pre made meals. Great for travelling and if you don’t feel like cooking.
Sharon's Place
12 Front StLocal favorite for home cooked meals.
Sam's Pizza
255 S Foord StShopping
Local shopping mall. Winners, Boston Pizza, Canadian Tire, Reitmans etc. Walmart is right beside the mall.
Highland Square Mall
689 Westville RdLocal shopping mall. Winners, Boston Pizza, Canadian Tire, Reitmans etc. Walmart is right beside the mall.
Activity
Acadia Park
Fun Park for kids—has a splash pad!!
Cineplex Cinemas New Glasgow
612 E River RdLocal theatre.
Mabel Murples Book Shoppe & Dreamery
286 Allen RdMeet the author and explore the cute grounds!
Riverbreeze Corn Maze Farm
660 Onslow RdFamily fun