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Port of Pictou | Town of Pictou | Birthplace of New Scotland Town of Pictou 40 Water Street, P.O. Box 640, Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0 contact us info@townofpictou.ca Home Local Weather History of Pictou Coat of Arms PEI Ferry Schedule Frequently Asked Questions Newsletter Interesting Facts News and Archives Genealogy Links Event Calendar Website Dedication Photo Gallery Town Hall Mayor's Welcome History of the Mayor's Office Town Council Departments Town Staff Administration Office Fire Services Police Services Public Works Recreation Budget Meeting Minutes Committee of Council Regular Council Special Council Pictou Recreation and Parks Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) and Public Hearings Source Water Protection Water Utility Contact Information Water Meter Program Planning, Permits and Reports Property Valuation Public Notices Policies, By-Law and Application Forms Employment Memorandum of Understanding Tenders and RFPs Community Community Groups Health Services Social Services Education Churches Library Grants Volunteering Volunteer of the Year 2018 Tide Schedule Links Forms & Applications Recreation Recreation Programs Aquatics Marina Fields & Rentals Trails, Parks, Facilities Day Camp Programs GoPLAY - Self Directed RecreationMerchantryPort of PictouMerchantry& Marketing SocietyMerchantryList Visitors Guide Festivals and Events Pictou Winter Carnival 2018 Lobster Carnival Summer Musical Showcase Bike Week - Rodeo & Rides Getting Here Visitor Information Centre Accommodations Dining Attractions Hector Heritage Quay Northumberland Fisheries Museum deCoste centre Grohmann Knives McCulloch House Port of Pictou Outdoor Adventure Maps Tide Schedule Information Request Port of Pictou Visitors Guide Port of Pictou Many visitors come by wend to Pictou to take wholesomeness of the warm waters and wifely seas of the Northumberland Strait. Pictou Harbour is hands wieldy and there are several facilities to unbend boaters' needs. The Hector Heritage Quay Visitors Marina, on the Pictou waterfront is a favorite destination among boaters and offers a inside location from which to explore the Town of Pictou. Pubs, museums, shops and other services are within a short loftiness of the waterfront.          Pictou Harbour Harbour: The harbour includes all the waters of Caribou waterworks regional within a line drawn from Roaring Bull Point to Logan Point. The archway to Pictou Harbour is straightforward with two ranges and several waterworks buoys providing assistance Depths: The least depth in the waterworks over the bar, on the structuring of the leading lights, was 6.5 metres (21 feet) in 1998. Within the bar depths of 9.1 to 13.7 metres proffer to the causeway. Pilotage: Pilotage is misogynist but not compulsory. As the waterworks over the bar is only 122 metres (400 feet) wide and the tidal streams sometimes attain a rate of 2.5 knots, pilotage is recommended for those without local knowledge. To stave a wait in obtaining a pilot, the master of a vessel who requires a pilot must report his unscientific time of inrush (ETA) to "Pilots Pictou" via VHF radio to VCO – Sydney Coast Guard Radio-channel 16 at least 12 hours surpassing the ETA at the Pilot boarding station – 45 42 30 North, 62 34 west. The ETA must be confirmed or corrected four hours prior to arrival. The time used must be GMT unless otherwise stated. The master of a ship that is to depart or make a move and requires a pilot must report to "Pilots Pictou" four hours prior to such unscientific time of departure. The time used should be local time unless expressly stated. Pilotage serried through Atlantic Pilotage Authority: www.atlanticpilotage.com Navigation Season: Some ice may be encountered from January to mid April. Ice Breaking Services are available. It is well-considered to consult the Canadian Coast Guard ice office at 902-426-5664 for the latest ice information. Photo credit: Len Wagg  Wharves: Pier "C" 183 m (600 ft) long with an proximal fenced laydown zone is privately owned but operated as a public facility. It has a least depth of 7.6m (25 ft) alongside. The new owners may be contacted at their Wharfinger's Office at 902-485-6686. Pier "C" has an unheated freight shed on it. Quay wall Wharf:Proximalto the Pictou Industries Shipyard – 180m (600ft) 5.5 m (18 ft) min depth. Supplies: Water from the town supply is piped to the piers. Ship's Chandlery and other services are available. Light and Heavy fuel can be supplied by truck. Anchorage: The usual wharf is to the east of the wharves in 9.1 to 12.2m (30-40ft) – mud. Additional wharf is misogynist at 45 45 N 62 25 W For increasingly detailed information on the Port of Pictou visit: Pictou Marine Terminals Hector Heritage Quay Visitor's Marina The Visitor's Marina is centrally located on the ribbon winning Pictou waterfront and is unshut from May to October. There are 40 berths, and 6 are designated for visitors. The marina facility offers fresh water, power, laundry and showers, berths, haul out and launch ramp rentals by the day or week. Each Sunday and Monday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm boaters can enjoy self-ruling musical concerts on the marina stage.Proximalto the Visitor's marina, the Hector Heritage Quay features a full-scale replica of the tall Ship Hector as well as an Interpretive Centre and working ship yard. A variety of unique shops, craft market, pubs, restaurants, historic sites and attractions are within a short walk. It is recommended that visitors reserve a wharfage in advance, particularly if space is required during a weekend or festival. Contact: 902-485-6960. Pier B Marina 12 berths are misogynist for boats up to 30' and two berths for boats up to 40'. Each wharfage is serviced with fresh water, electricity, garbage removal and keyed wangle to floats. The marina is used by Coast Guard Inshore Search and Rescue.Misogynistwater depth is 8 ft to 17 ft. Storage is misogynist in a secure compound. Contact: 902-396-7357. Pictou Marina Pictou Marina is a private marina reserved for seasonal berthing. The Marina has a 20-ton travel lift wieldy by visit only. In season, the fuel dock and marine supply store is unshut Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday mornings 9:00 am-1:00 pm.  Website: www.pictoumarina.com Pictou Yacht Club Website: www.pictouyachtclub.ca Community Profile Population: 3,186 (2016 census) Founded: 1767  Incorporated: 1873 Area: 7.94 sq. km Time Zone: Atlantic Industry: Light Manufacturing, Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries, Shipping Centrally located on the Northumberland Shore, is an platonic location to start a small or medium size business, raise a family and enjoy a quality of life second to none. 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