and celebrate the present and future of this harbour town. The Hector 250 celebrations will happen September 15th to 17th, offering a weekend filled with events and activities that acknowl - edge the nearly 200 highlanders that landed on Pictou’s shores in 1773. The town celebrates its Scottish heritage with Ship Hector Tours, Hector 250 Tattoo, Bluenose II visit, and a Regatta along with a Hector Ceilidh and other Gaelic Cultural Events. To keep up to date on what is happening check out https://www.pictou2023. com. Don’t forget about the Pictou Lobster Carnival which has been a Signature Event in Nova Scotia since 1934. This 3-day festival, July 7th -9th, celebrates the end of the lobster fishing season in the area and is rich in Maritime culture, music and most importantly lobster dinners. This event truly offers something for everyone in the family on the waterfront of this charming town. Shipbuilding is deep in the soul of this town. A notable shipbuilding accomplishment was the speedy construction of twenty-four Park ship freighters by the Pictou Shipyard back during World War II. After the war, the shipyard continued its operation building many fishing trawlers and ferries.
The Hector Heritage Quay is an Interpretive Centre that tells the story of the Hector settlers, housing a black- smith shop, rigging room and carpenter’s shop. This year visitors will be able to tour a full-size replica of the Ship Hector which has been completely refurbished and will be unveiled this summer during the Hector 250 celebra- tion, allowing you to step on board the ship and expe- rience what the voyage might have been like for these early settlers. For those looking to get a little closer to the water, there are two nearby beaches. Caribou-Munroes Island Pro- vincial Park is 11 km (7 mi) north of Pictou and close to the PEI ferry terminal. This beach, like many along the Nor- thumberland shore, offers a mile-long sand beach and some of the warmest saltwater swimming north of the Carolinas. This area also offers hiking trails that can be enjoyed along the shore to Munroes Island. Plus, other activities like bird watching, canoeing, and kayaking. Waterside Beach Provincial Park is situated east of Caribou River (3 km /2 mi north of Route 6) and offers a combination of a long sandy beach, salt marsh and open farmland with picnic tables. This long, wide beach is seldom crowded, and the water is very warm. Once your day is done it is time to check into the Heritage Quay Bed & Breakfast and take your Pictou experience to the next level. This circa 1855 charming heritage offers a lot more than a complimentary breakfast and comfort- able room. The Heritage Quay offers many amenities to ensure a leisurely and memorable stay. You can borrow a bike or umbrella to explore the downtown area which is only a minute’s walk or bike ride away. You can also take advantage of their newly renovated common areas designed for reading, playing games or puzzles, or simply
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