Location

Customs House Inn

38 Depot St, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Canda B0K 1H0

Located on the Pictou harbour waterfront at the intersection of Depot St and Caladh Ave, the Inn is at the beginning of a beautiful walking trail which starts on Caladh Ave and follows the beautiful Jitney Trail to Brown’s Point – the landing site of the Ship Hector. Your journey leads you by Pictou restaurants, pubs, entertainment, and shopping.

Getting here

Prince Edward Island (PEI) Ferry - 10 minute drive

Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 90 minute drive

 
 

Things to Do

This region of Nova Scotia, the Northumberland Shore, delights visitors with warm ocean beaches, unspoiled natural beauty, wineries, and historical sites.

For a detailed overview of the area, visit the official Nova Scotia page:

The Northumberland Shore 

 
Northumberland Shore, Nova Scotia

Northumberland Shore, Nova Scotia

Nearby Places to Visit


 Town of Pictou

Founded in 1773, Pictou is known as the “Birthplace of New Scotland." Pictou is a historic walking town, with museums, historic sites, restaurants, and trails.

Location: Northumberland Shore, Nova Scotia, minutes from the PEI Ferry.

Website: Town of Pictou

Hector Heritage Quay

Interpretative centre and replica ‘Ship Hector’

Location: 33 Caladh Ave, Pictou, Nova Scotia

Website: Hector Heritage Quay

Decoste Performing Arts Centre

Live theatre and entertainment

Location: 9 Water Street, Pictou

Website: Decoste Performing Arts Centre

The Nova Scotia Museum of Industry

Telling the story of work and workers: steam engines and locomotives, cars and coal mining.

Location: 147 North Foord Street, Stellarton, Nova Scotia

Website: Nova Scotia Museum of Industry

 

Jost Winery

Award winning winery offering taste testings, tours, cafe, and shop

Location: 48 Vintage Lane, Malagash, NS B0K 1E0

Website: Jost Winery

Williamsdale Winery

Winery specializing in the blueberry wine using locally grown blueberries

Location: 1826 Wyvern Rd, Collingwood Corner

Pictou Island Winery

Wines brewed from red and white grapes grown in their vineyard

Location: 40 Pictou Island Rd, Pictou Island, NS

Website: Pictou Island Winery

Uncle Leo’s Brewery

Brewing award winning beers, with store and patio

Location: 2623 Hwy. 376, Lyon's Brook, Nova Scotia

Website: Uncle Leo’s Brewery

Seafoam Lavender Company and Gardens

Lavendar products from their lavendar farm, includes a farm store

Location: 3768 Highway 6, Seafoam (River John), Nova Scotia

Website: Seafoam Lavendar Company and Gardens