| Local Events |
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 Lobster
Carnival (July 6 - 9) |
 Fair
ground, bands, buskers, concession stands, etc |
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Hector
Festival (August 9 - 13)
Daily
outdoor afternoon converts, evening main stage concerts, highland dancing
and piping competitions, 2 reenactments of the landing of the ship Hector |
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| Annual
Strawberry Festival (July 15) |
| Fun
and good eating for for people of all ages. Local entertainment is
also highlighted. Homemade strawberry shortcake. |
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Tall
Ships Visit Pictou (August 1 - 2)
As
many as 10 Tall Ships from all over the world will enter Pictou Harbour
as they continue their way back to Amsterdam. |
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| Children's
Fun Day (August 1) |
| An
afternoon filled with fun and games children would of played in the 1800's.
At the McCulloch House on Halibuton Road. |
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| Highland
Challenge Triathlon (August 6) |
| Annual
Triathlon consisting of 1.5 km ocean swim, 40 km bicycle run and 10 km
run |
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Ship
Hector Launch (September 15 - 17)
Canada's
First Tall Ship of the Millennium will be launched right here in Pictou,
Nova Scotia. Local carpenters have been building an exact replica of the
infamous Ship Hector and after 10 years, it is finally ready to sail on
the 16th. All weekend there will be celebrations of the Scottish culture
and heritage. |
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| Local Amenities |
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| Bicycle
and Kayak Rentals at the Quay Marina |
| Hector
Quay Interpretive Center |
| Waterfront
Quay (restaurants, shopping, galleries and gift shops) |
| Laundromats,
Postal Office, Tourist Information |
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| Location View
Map |
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| 14 Chapel
Street, Pictou, Nova Scotia |
| Downtown
Pictou |
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| House Photo |
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| Original
hardwood floors |
| Original
woodwork |
| Original
Cast-Iron Radiators |
| Built
in 1848 |
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| House Amenities |
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| Ample
parking in back parking lot |
| Bicycles
permitted in house for storage |
| Reading
/ Common Room |
| Large
kitchen for use (pots, pans, etc. also available for use) |
| $2.00
for Extra Bedding (Available Upon Request) |
| Smoking
permitted in restricted areas only |
| Lockers
available at Extra Cost |
| Backyard
with picnic table and tree swing |
