Pictou Island may be small, but we have wondrous sights!
Pictou island prides itself on its history! Check out one of its historic sites or the heritage building to learn more about how life was on the island. Maybe relaxing on the beach is more your thing? We have many gorgeous beaches, and each offers a unique characteristic to keep you coming back.
The community has an abundance of community services. The community center has publicly available wi-fi. The Pictou Island Market offers island memorabilia and art made by locals. With so much to see, we also have a wide range of activities that people love to do while on the island.
You can find a smalll map of the sites below.
Some things to keep in mind when planning your Pictou Island visit:
- Plan your schedule around the ferry times - if you're here for the day, make sure you have enough time to get everything done and make it back to the wharf on time!
- Bring all food and drinking water with you - there are no restaurants on the island and the Island Market may not be open.
- The Island sites are spread out and there is no public transportation on the Island, so include a bicycle in your ferry reservation ($), or rent one from the Wooden Tent Campground.
- John MacCallum Memorial Park, is on the most eastern end of the island, off the main road - about 6.5 km
- There are public outhouses located at the Community Centre and the John MacCallum Park.
- There are no garbage receptacles, so please respect the environment and take your trash with you when you leave.
- Fires are prohibited given the limited resources available to the Pictou Island Fire Department.
- Please be aware of strong riptides when swimming and poison ivy when hiking
- In case of emergency, call 911. Trained first responders are available.
- More about keeping safe and avoiding hazards while onthe island can be found here.
Island Map
1. West End Lighthouse & West End Beach (about 1.5 km from the wharf)
2. Pictou Island Market (at the wharf )
3. Pictou Island Wharf, Wharf Beach & Southern Lighthouse
4. Factory Road – Public access to North Shore & North Beach (about 2 km from the wharf)
5. Pioneer Cemetery (about 2 km from the wharf)
6. Pictou Island Church (about 3 km from the wharf)
7. Community Center – Wi-Fi access, The Herse & Heritage Buildings (about 3 km from the wharf)
8. Fire Department (about 3 km from the wharf)
9. Dance Hall (about 3.2 km from the wharf)
10. John MacCallum Memorial Park – East End Beach (about 6.5 km from the wharf)
