Pictou County

Located on the Northumberland Shore of Nova Scotia, Pictou County consists of five major communities -

• New Glasgow

• Stellarton

• Westville

• Trenton

• Pictou

The county also includes a large rural area consisting of many small communities. Many amenities are shared among the towns including hospitals, banks, and major shopping areas, most of which are in New Glasgow, the largest of the towns.  Below is some general information about the county.

Demographics:

Population: 43,748 (2016

Area: 2,845 km²

Capital: Pictou

Tax Rate (County)

Residential - $.81 per $100 of assessment

Commercial - $1.82 of $100 of assessment