About Pictou County
According to 2011 Census, Pictou County had a population of 45,643 and it is considered to be the sixth largest county in Nova Scotia.  There are five large towns in Pictou County:  New Glasgow  (pop. 9562),  Stellarton (pop. 4485),  Pictou (pop. 3437), Westville   (pop. 3798), and  Trenton (pop. 2616).

You can find more information about Pictou County here:
Pictou County, Nova Scotia from Wikipedia 
Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shores
Pictou County

Welcome Wagon
Are you new to Pictou County? If so, FREE information and gifts awaits you from your Welcome Wagon representative and the local merchants. Call Joan 752-5536 and she will give you a free basket filled with tons of wonderful stuff.

YMCA HOST Program & English Conversation Group
Currently, there is a YMCA HOST program and English Conversation Group in Pictou County. You can contact YMCA of Pictou County for more information.

Pictou County Helpline
Pictou County Helpline is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to offering information and referral services to anyone in need.

Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)

Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) offer a number of resources for newcomers.  Check out their website at http://www.isans.ca

Multicultural Association of Pictou County

Our association is a great way to meet new people from all around the world and to meet local residents. We have about 450 people on our E-mail/ Facebook groups and we welcome new members. The best way is to send an E-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and request to join our E-mail list where you will be informed about all of our events which include cooking classes, potlucks, our annual Fusion Festival, participating in parades and many other events.