 
Map Of Nova Scotia
Our Slogan is Celtic in Origin
Ciad
Mille Failte
One
Hundred Thousand Welcomes
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Five towns comprise Pictou County
as a whole. Included in Pictou County's five towns are New Glasgow,
Stellarton, Westville, Trenton and Pictou. I live within the White
area in the map above, in the town of New Glasgow.
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Michelin Tire in Granton, Neenah
pulp and paper mill in Abercrombie Point, and Trenton works which manufactures
railroad cars, are the three main industries in the County. Also
prevalent are retail and tourism.
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Westville is well known for
the annual July 1st parade and fair, which is hosted by the town every
year. This birthday celebration is the oldest in the County and thousands
of locals show up to celebrate Canada's birthday.
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Pictou hosts it's Lobster Carnival
during the second week of July, which is also attended by thousands annually.
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Following the Canada Day celebration
and Lobster Carnival, is the East Pictou Rural Fair.
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Immediately following is the
Festival of the Tartans in New Glasgow.
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In late July, Stellarton hosts
it's annual Homecoming celebration.
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More recently in Pictou County,
New Glasgow hosts a Riverfront Jubilee in early August. This musical
showcase presents some of Canada's finest musicians.
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In mid-August, Pictou hosts
it's Hector Festival. This festival offers a tribute to the Scottish
roots of the region.
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In late August, Trenton celebrates
a Seniors Festival with activities in thebeautiful Steeltown Park.
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September sees the annual Pictou
North- Colchester Exhibition, which is the largest agricultural show in
the region.
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A visit to Pictou County in
summer would not be complete without a day spent sunbathing at our beautiful
Melmerby Beach. We are very proud to call Pictou County "home".
Come visit us awhile.
Melmerby Beach
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