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The Hector

On September 15th, 1773, the Hector landed at Brown's Point in Pictou harbour with 189 passengers aboard. These thirty-three families and twenty-five single men began the first Scottish settlement in Nova Scotia and what is now the town of Pictou. Thereafter many other Scots followed the people of the Hector to New Scotland.

Pictou Waterfront

The original people living in the area now known as Pictou, were the Mikmaqs and had been living in the area for hundreds and possibly thousands of years. The early name that the natives had for the area was Pictook, meaning exploding gas, probably related to the coal fields in the area. They are responsible for assisting the earlier settlers in hunting, fishing and the ways of the land. If it weren't for them, many of our forefathers would never have survived through those long cold winters. In the mid 1950s, a native burial ground was accidentally uncovered during an excavation near Lowdens Beach, revealing their custom burial rites. The name "Souriguoi" which was the Acadian name for the Mikmaqs, was given to the north shore area of Nova Scotia.

The Pictou Lodge

The Pictou Lodge Resort, Nova Scotia, is just minutes from both Pictou, home of the Ship Hector, and the PEI ferry. Our Nova Scotia vacation resort features log cottages, executive chalets, private beaches, and of course lots of natural family recreation activities. Experience renowned Taste of Nova Scotia seafood dining and our famous Sunday Brunch in our fireside dining room, our Oceanview Lounge or sit outside on our expansive deck overlooking the beautiful sandy beaches of the Northumberland Shore.

The Hector Festival

Deeply rooted Scottish heritage, strong Maritime traditions and ties to the sea are reflected in a wealth of diverse festivals and and events that take place annually in this seaside community.

January - March
September - December

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