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

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.