List of communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia
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List of communities in Pictou County
, Nova Scotia
Many of the communities have Gaelic names.
Communities are ordered by the highway upon which they are located. All routes start with the terminus located near the largest community.
Pictou County, Nova Scotia
Pictou County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It was established in 1835, and was formerly a part of Halifax County from 1759 to 1835. It had a population of 46,513 people in 2006, which represents a decline of 6.3 percent from 1991. It is the sixth most populous county in Nova...
, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
Many of the communities have Gaelic names.
Communities are ordered by the highway upon which they are located. All routes start with the terminus located near the largest community.
Trunk Routes
- Trunk 4: Salt Springs - West RiverWest River, Nova ScotiaWest River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- GreenhillGreenhill, Nova ScotiaGreenhill is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .Notable residents include Matt Miller.-References:*...
- AlmaAlma, Nova ScotiaAlma is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. The Nova Scotia Highway 104, now Nova Scotia Trunk 4 formerly ran through the community until the highway got bypassed.-References:*...
- New GlasgowNew Glasgow, Nova ScotiaNew Glasgow is a town in Pictou County, in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is situated on the banks of the East River of Pictou, which flows into Pictou Harbour, a sub-basin of the Northumberland Strait....
- French RiverFrench River, Nova ScotiaFrench River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- BroadwayBroadway, Nova ScotiaBroadway is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- Barney's River StationBarney's River Station, Nova ScotiaBarney's River Station is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- Marshy HopeMarshy Hope, Nova ScotiaMarshy Hope is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:**... - Trunk 6: MarshvilleMarshville, Nova ScotiaMarshville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- River JohnRiver John, Nova ScotiaRiver John is a Canadian village in Pictou County, Nova Scotia.It is located near the mouth of the River John on the Northumberland Strait, half way between Pictou and Tatamagouche near the boundary with Colchester County...
- SeafoamSeafoam, Nova ScotiaSeafoam is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- Toney RiverToney River, Nova ScotiaToney River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- Caribou RiverCaribou River, Nova ScotiaCaribou River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
Collector Roads
- Route 245Nova Scotia Route 245Route 245 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.The route spans Pictou and Antigonish counties and connects Sutherlands River at Exit 27 on Highway 104 with Antigonish at Trunk 4.-Communities:*Sutherlands River*Egerton*Merigomish...
: EgertonEgerton, Nova ScotiaEgerton is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- MerigomishMerigomish, Nova ScotiaMerigomish is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- Lower Barney's RiverLower Barney's River, Nova ScotiaLower Barney's River is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- LismoreLismore, Nova ScotiaLismore is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.The name Lismore comes from Irish Lios Mór or Scottish Gaelic Lios Mòr, both meaning "great ringfort".-References:*...
- KnoydartKnoydart, Nova ScotiaKnoydart is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. It is most notable for the Culloden Cairn, commemorating those who fought on the side of Bonnie Prince Charlie at the Battle of Culloden. It is named after Knoydart in Scotland.-References:**... - Route 256Nova Scotia Route 256Route 256 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in the northern part of the province and connects West New Annan at Route 246 with Lyons Brook at Route 376.-Communities:*West New Annan*The Falls*West Branch River John...
: West Branch River JohnWest Branch River John, Nova ScotiaWest Branch River John is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- ScotsburnScotsburn, Nova ScotiaScotsburn is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- Lyons BrookLyons Brook, Nova ScotiaLyons Brook is a Canadian rural community in Pictou County, Nova Scotia.Located along the West River of Pictou, Lyons Brook is immediately west of the town of Pictou and has several newer subdivisions as well as older homes fronting the river.... - Route 289Nova Scotia Route 289Route 289 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in the northern and central part of the province, connecting Melmerby Beach Provincial Park in Kings Head with Route 236 near Green Oaks.-Communities:...
: Little HarbourLittle Harbour,Pictou ,Nova ScotiaLittle Harbour is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .Little Harbour has the highest income per capita in the province of Nova Scotia.-References:*...
- New GlasgowNew Glasgow, Nova ScotiaNew Glasgow is a town in Pictou County, in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is situated on the banks of the East River of Pictou, which flows into Pictou Harbour, a sub-basin of the Northumberland Strait....
- Westville - RocklinRocklin, Nova ScotiaRocklin is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- LansdowneLansdowne, Nova ScotiaLansdowne is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*... - Route 347Nova Scotia Route 347Route 347 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in the northeastern part of the province and connects New Glasgow at Trunk 4 with Aspen at Trunk 7.-Communities :*New Glasgow*Priestville*Coalburn*Greenwood...
: New GlasgowNew Glasgow, Nova ScotiaNew Glasgow is a town in Pictou County, in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is situated on the banks of the East River of Pictou, which flows into Pictou Harbour, a sub-basin of the Northumberland Strait....
- Priestville- CoalburnCoalburn, Nova ScotiaCoalburn is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- ThorburnThorburn, Nova ScotiaThorburn is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.- The Community :This small rural Nova Scotia town has a hair salon, sports arena, a few churches, a fire hall and a pizza and convenience store called Pete's Pizza. Thorburn is a quiet town and has...
- GreenwoodGreenwood, Pictou, Nova ScotiaGreenwood is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- McPhersons MillsMcPhersons Mills, Nova ScotiaMacPhersons Mills is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- MeiklefieldMeiklefield, Nova ScotiaMeiklefield is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- Blue MountainBlue Mountain, Pictou County, Nova ScotiaBlue Mountain is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- Moose RiverMoose River, Pictou, Nova ScotiaMoose River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- Garden of EdenGarden of Eden, Nova ScotiaGarden of Eden is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:**...
- Eden LakeEden Lake, Nova ScotiaEden Lake is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- Rocky MountainRocky Mountain, Nova ScotiaRocky Mountain is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- WillowdaleWillowdale,Pictou, Nova ScotiaWillowdale is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- East RiverEast River, Nova ScotiaEast River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Chester Municipal District on the Aspotogan Peninsula on the Lighthouse Route at the junction of and Trunk 3.- History :...
- East River St. MarysEast River St. Marys, Nova ScotiaEast River St. Marys is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*... - Route 348Nova Scotia Route 348Route 348 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in the northeastern part of the province and connects Little Harbour at Route 289 with Melrose at Trunk 7....
: Little HarbourLittle Harbour,Pictou ,Nova ScotiaLittle Harbour is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .Little Harbour has the highest income per capita in the province of Nova Scotia.-References:*...
- Chance HarbourChance Harbour, Nova ScotiaChance Harbour is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. It is situated 1 ½ hours from both Halifax and the scenic Cabot Trail and ½ hour from the Caribou to PEI Ferry. It is home to Melmurby Beach .-References:*...
- Pictou LandingPictou Landing, Nova ScotiaPictou Landing is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- TrentonTrenton, Nova ScotiaTrenton is a town located in Pictou County, Nova Scotia.Trenton is situated on the east bank of the East River of Pictou, adjacent to and immediately north of the larger town of New Glasgow.- Economy :...
- New GlasgowNew Glasgow, Nova ScotiaNew Glasgow is a town in Pictou County, in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is situated on the banks of the East River of Pictou, which flows into Pictou Harbour, a sub-basin of the Northumberland Strait....
- StellartonStellarton, Nova Scotia-External links:*...
- ChurchvilleChurchville, Nova ScotiaChurchville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- SpringvilleSpringville, Nova ScotiaSpringville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- BridgevilleBridgeville, Nova ScotiaBridgeville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- GlencoeGlencoe, Pictou, Nova ScotiaGlencoe is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- SunnybraeSunnybrae, Nova ScotiaSunnybrae is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:**... - Route 374Nova Scotia Route 374Route 374 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It connects New Glasgow at Exit 24 of Highway 104 with Sheet Harbour at Trunk 7.-Communities :*New Glasgow*Stellarton*Riverton*Eureka*Hopewell*Lorne*Trafalgar*Lochaber Mines...
: New Glasgow - RivertonRiverton, Nova ScotiaRiverton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:**...
- EurekaEureka, Nova ScotiaEureka is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .Eureka is a unique and picturesque village, completely surrounded by hills and bestowed by a benign nature with a natural observation balcony, where the scenes and activities below can be clearly viewed...
- HopewellHopewell, Nova ScotiaHopewell is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .One of Canada's first automobiles was manufactured at Hopewell, Nova Scotia in 1898, named 'The Victorian'...
- LorneLorne, Nova ScotiaLorne is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- TrafalgarTrafalgar, Nova ScotiaTrafalgar is a Canadian rural community located inland from Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. It is not pronounced the same as Trafalgar England. Emphasis is on the first syllable traf'-el-GAR.... - Route 376Nova Scotia Route 376Route 376 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in Pictou County and connects West River at Trunk 4 with Pictou at Highway 106. It was originally part of Trunk 6 until 1970-Communities:*West River*Durham*Lyons Brook...
: West RiverWest River, Nova ScotiaWest River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- DurhamDurham, Nova ScotiaDurham is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County beside the West River of Pictou. The centre of the village is about 10 km up-stream from the town of Pictou...
Communities located on rural roads
- AlmaAlma, Nova ScotiaAlma is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. The Nova Scotia Highway 104, now Nova Scotia Trunk 4 formerly ran through the community until the highway got bypassed.-References:*...
- AvondaleAvondale, Pictou , Nova ScotiaAvondale is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- Bailey BrookBailey Brook, Nova ScotiaBailey Brook, also referred to as Bailey's Brook is a rural community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. Originally known as Baillies Brook, the area was settled by Scottish immigrants in 1790 and again in 1802....
- Black RiverBlack River, Pictou, Nova ScotiaBlack River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- Cape JohnCape John, Nova ScotiaCape John is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- ElginElgin, Nova ScotiaElgin is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- GlengarryGlengarry, Pictou , Nova ScotiaGlengarry is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- GrantonGranton, Nova ScotiaGranton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. It is the birthplace of Leonard W. Murray.-References:*...
- Green's BrookGreen's Brook, Nova ScotiaGreen's Brook is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- HodsonHodson, Nova ScotiaHodson is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- Iron OreIron Ore, Nova ScotiaIron Ore is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- MeadowvilleMeadowville, Nova ScotiaMeadowville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- Mount ThomMount Thom, Nova ScotiaMount Thom is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:**...
- New GairlockNew Gairlock, Nova ScotiaNew Gairlock is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- Pictou IslandPictou Island, Nova ScotiaPictou Island is a Canadian island located in the Northumberland Strait approximately 4 NM north of Nova Scotia and 10 NM south of Prince Edward Island. Measuring 9.5 km in length and 2.5 km in width, the island is administratively part of Pictou County....
- PiedmontPiedmont, Nova ScotiaPiedmont is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- St. PaulsSt. Pauls, Nova ScotiaSt. Pauls is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- Sutherland's RiverSutherland's River, Nova ScotiaSutherland's River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- SylvesterSylvester, Nova ScotiaSylvester is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- WatervaleWatervale, Nova ScotiaWatervale is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.-References:*...
- WelsfordWelsford, Pictou, Nova ScotiaWelsford is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
- West River StationWest River Station, Nova ScotiaWest River Station is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...