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:
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