HECTOR QUAY
VISITORS MARINA

Rent an inflatable kayak and explore the Pictou Harbour shoreline. We'll provide you a tutorial, life vest and a map for a safe voyage.

Rent a pedal boat and explore the Pictou Harbour shoreline. We'll provide you a tutorial, life vest and a map for a safe voyage.

Enjoy a panoramic three kilometre trail along the Pictou Waterfront by bike. For more avid explorers, the Jitney connects  to the Trans Canada Trail System.

With Nova Scotia Family Fun Boat Tours.  Daily seal tours and sunset cruises on the beautiful Northumberland Strait. 

Enjoy cuisine from near and far at one of our food kiosks. Syrian and maritime favourites from Alladin's.  Sweet and savoury crepes from Crepe Expectations.  Soft serve and hard serve ice cream from Sandy's ice cream. 

Pull up an Adirondack chair or hammock on Market Wharf - the best seats in the house for all the sites on Pictou Harbour. 

Walk through the three-storey post and beam Interpretive Centre to learn more about our history and the Ship Hector.

Drop into the marina visitor information centre and our friendly staff will help you plan your stay in Pictou.  *** Visitor Information has been relocated a short walk along the waterfront to 27 Creighton street for the 2023 season.