Sports & Recreation

Definitely an ocean playground...and then some

Wherever you are in Nova Scotia, you are never far from the ocean. Pictou County is situated on Nova Scotia's north shore, a coastal region renown for its warm sandy beaches. On top of that, our region's forest, field and riparian scenery provides idyllic settings for numerous community walking trails and a segment of the Trans Canada Trail, which passes through the County (national rails to trails network). Miles of multi-use trails are available for users, traversing the upland backcountry portions of the County.

A bicycle friendly destination

Pictou County is the first region in Nova Scotia to become a bicycle friendly destination, investing in a complete bikeways network, linking urban and rural with shared, safe and connected bike routes. This program is adding to a network of marked bike routes complete with bicycle-friendly infrastructure and promoting alternative transportation. Download a bike routes map.

Sports and free play

From natural amenities such as beaches and public parks, where you can while away the hours aimlessly to groomed golf courses, yacht clubs and marinas, where the play is a little more focused, Pictou County is home to a broad range of outdoor experiences and recreational facilities. Our sport leagues for both adult and children participants provide intramural and competitive activities. Facilities include curling rinks, ice rinks and multi-sport facilities complete with indoor track and international size squash courts.

A full range of affordable recreation programs are available through each municipal unit and the Pictou County YMCA.

On the spectator side of things

Pictou County is home to the Weeks Jr A Crushers hockey club and has successfully hosted national and international hockey tournaments such as the Fred Page Cup and World Under 17 Hockey Tournament. The Sobeys Slam is the newest national calibre sporting event, taking place annually in November. The region's numerous other sports associations are equally active and successful at attracting regional, provincial and national championships to the community.

Check out the Pictou County Portal for a complete directory of Pictou County's sports associations and recreational facilities.