Local Events

Location... Location... Location...

Our location is simply the best
in Nova Scotia

In the midst of the Brithplace of
New Scotland

You will find 101 things to do
and see. Miles of walking paths,
historical sites, museums
galore, boat building the old
fashioned way, and white sandy
beaches with the warmest
temperatures north of the
Carolina's abound in Pictou
County. And the Heather Hotel
is in the center of it all. You are
Home... At The Heather!

 Heather Hotel
       

Visit Virtual Nova Scotia                                     Visit Pictou County Tourism


After you have checked into your rooms there are
many things
to participate in.



~ Step back in time with the first Scottish settlers a the     Hector Heritage Quay. ~ Become an assembly line worker at the Museum of Industry.
~ Chart your personal boat tour from the New Glasgow Riverfront on the scenic waterways of the Northumberland shore, with Jiggs and Reels Boat Tours. ~ Retrace the rail bed of The Samson, one of the first steam locomotives in North America along the Samson Trail.
~ Become lord or lady of your very own sandcastle on the brilliant sands of Melmerby. ~ Get an eagle's eye view of the beautiful West River Valley from the spectacular Green hill Look-off.
~ Discover the heart of an historic seafaring town with exploring the Pictou Waterfront. ~ Visit the Art Gallery in Abercrombie, Crombie House home of Frank Sobey.
~ Get your sea legs on a 75 minute Northumberland Ferry crossing. ~ Remember those honoured and celebrate the mining tradition at the Westray Miners Memorial.
~ Tour the Grohman Knife factory, it's a cut above the rest. ~ Treat yourself to the woodland tranquility of Steeltown Centennial Park in Trenton.
~ The deCoste Entertainment Centre invites you to any of the frequent performances that bring the stage to life. ~ Feast on lobster fresh from the Strait.
~ Everything's up to par at the four area golf courses. ~ Dock and walk at the Hector Quay Visitor's marina.
~ Get back to your roots at the Pictou county Genealogy and Heritage Society. ~ Our champion highland dancers dazzle the crowds at the many Scottish - flavoured events in Pictou county.
~ Take a break in the shade of Carmichael Park. ~ The warmest water north of the Carolina's calls to you at waterside, Caribou and Melmerby Beaches.
~ Rent a bike at the New Glasgow River front. ~ Be the captain of the ship when you rent a seadoo.