Properties For Sale by Owner in Pictou County

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	Waterfront property for rent at http://www.waterfrontsite.com The See By Sea Cottage is a brand new four-bedroom beachfront cottage just steps away from a miles-long sandy beach on the Northumberland Strait, the warmest waters north of the Carolinas. Enjoy the amazing panoramic ocean views,accented by seagulls ...
	Homes for Sale in River John, Nova Scotia $199500 This home originally constructed in the early 1900's was completely renovated in 1987, with a new 14' X 38' addition in 2000. Sitting on approximately 50 acres of land it is within minutes of the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Strait. With 8 ...
	Homes for Sale in Lyons Brook, Nova Scotia $135500 This bright airy bungalow is perfectly located between Scotsburn and Lyons Brook at the beginning of the Hardwood Hill Road. The home has 2 large bedrooms, a newly renovated eat-in kitchen, 2 large decks for relaxing, and a bright walk out basement ...
	Lots and Land for Sale in Toney River, Nova Scotia $19500 This is a private building lot in Toney River, with deeded access to the beach. Nicely treed, and quite level.15 minutes to Pictou or the PEI Ferry. What a great spot for a summer place, or better yet build your home and live here year round! ...
	Homes for Sale in West Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia $210000 Must sell! Great family home on over 21000 sq.ft. of land and includes an additional 19+ acre lot. Kitchen/dining combo with new facet and 1 yr.old top of the line propane stove. 2 bedrooms on main fl. and full bathroom with new vanity and flooring. ...
	Lots and Land for Sale in River John, Nova Scotia $134900 2.31 acres of ocean front land with 314` of ocean frontage, located in Melville, Pictou County. This lot is located on a private lane with executive type cottages and homes as neighbours. Ocean views of the Northumberland Strait will keep you ...
	Lots and Land for Sale in Toney River, Nova Scotia $39000 This lot in Toney River has deeded access to one of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the north shore. It has been perc tested and is ready for a well and septic. Additional land is available for sale.Only 15 minutes to Pictou, this could be the ...
	Homes for Sale in Pictou, Nova Scotia $43000 This three bedroom home has many recent upgrades and improvements. There is a concrete frost wall, with crawl space that houses the oil furnace. New roof shingles; blown in insulation; new windows, siding and hot water tank. The large kitchen leads ...
	Lots and Land for Sale in Toney River, Nova Scotia $19500 This is a private building lot in Toney River, with deeded access to the beach. Nicely treed, and quite level.15 minutes to Pictou or the PEI Ferry. What a great spot for a summer place, or better yet build your home and live here year round! ...
	Lots and Land for Sale in Cape John, Nova Scotia $13900 Great building lot with a view. Drilled well already in place. It's time to start that house or cottage.Brokered And Advertised By: Sunrise Brokerage & Sales Ltd.Listing Agent: Kathy Kenrick Actual price before currency conversion: $13900.00 CAD.
	Homes for Sale in Lyons Brook, Pictou, Nova Scotia $2100013 Glenalmond is built to the highest specification and has 7800 square feet of living space boasting five beautiful bedrooms and six bathrooms. With formal dining room, luxurious kitchen and living areas there is everything you would expect to find in ...
	Lots and Land for Sale in Little Harbour, new glasgow, Nova Scotia $139000 With 3 Lots sold in this prestigious development there are still some stunning waterfront and deeded water access properties remaining. Point44 properties sit on a stunning piece of waterfront coastline - just 10 minutes drive from the busy town of ...
	Lots and Land for Sale in Central West River, Nova Scotia $18000 Lovely 3.9 acres for building or recreational use on HWY #4 Pictou County.Brokered And Advertised By: Sunrise Brokerage & Sales Ltd.Listing Agent: Faus Johnson Actual price before currency conversion: $18000.00 CAD.
	Homes for Sale in Pictou, Subd. A, Scotsburn, Nova Scotia $225000 This stunning Heritage Property has opulence and grandeur. The interior has been carefully restored to enhance the beauty and character of the home, and the electrical, plumbing and furnace have been upgraded in recent years. With seven bedrooms and ...
	Homes for Sale in Pictou, Nova Scotia $29900 This Fixer-upper is in a good location in Pictou and just waiting for your renovations. Being sold 'as is, where is'.Brokered And Advertised By: Sunrise Brokerage & Sales Ltd.Listing Agent: Cathy Covey, Broker/Owner Actual price before currency ...
	Lots and Land for Sale in Toney River, Nova Scotia $19500 This is a private building lot in Toney River, with deeded access to the beach. Nicely treed, and quite level. 15 minutes to Pictou or the PEI Ferry. What a great spot for a summer place, or better yet build your home and live here year round! ...
	Homes for Sale in River John, Nova Scotia $195000 Thinking of living in a small community in the graceful surroundings of an older home? This four bedroom beauty could be the right one for you! Located in the village of River John, in an area of lovely older homes and steps to the River John ...
	Lots and Land for Sale in Toney River, Nova Scotia $19500 This is a private building lot in Toney River, with deeded access to the beach. Nicely treed, and quite level.15 minutes to Pictou or the PEI Ferry. What a great spot for a summer place, or better yet build your home and live here year round! ...
	Homes for Sale in Pictou, Subd. A, Toney River, Nova Scotia $275000 This oceanfront home looks over the Northumberland Strait in Toney River.Tastefully decorated,this four bedroom home has a main floor living room, kitchen and great room with sky lights and a southern exposure. The main floor bath is very large and ...
	Lots and Land for Sale in Toney River, Nova Scotia $19500 This is a private building lot in Toney River, with deeded access to the beach. Nicely treed, and quite level.15 minutes to Pictou or the PEI Ferry. What a great spot for a summer place, or better yet build your home and live here year round! ...

Pictou County

Pictou County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It was established in 1835, and was formerly a part of Halifax County from 1759 to 1835. It had a population of 46,965 people in 2006, which represents a decline of 5.1 percent from 1991. It is the sixth most populous county in Nova Scotia.

The origin of the name "Pictou" is obscure. Possible Mi'kmaq derivations include "Piktook" meaning an explosion of gas, and "Bucto" meaning fire, possibly related to the coal fields in the area. It might also be a corruption of Poictou, an old province in France. Nicolas Denys named the harbour La riviere de Pictou in the 1660s.

Governance

Pictou County includes the towns of New Glasgow, Stellarton, Pictou, Westville and Trenton. The Municipality of Pictou County serves the remaining rural areas, including Pictou Island. Amalgamation of these six municipal units is occasionally considered.

Pictou Landing First Nation hass reserves at Pictou Landing, Fisher's Grant and Merigomish Harbour.

Pictou County District Planning Commission provides planning, development and waste disposal services to all the communities in the county.

Pictou County is wholly within the federal electoral district of Central Nova. It is divided into three provincial electoral districts.

Politics

Pictou County has been represented federally by Conservative MP's since 1957, with the exception of 1993-1997 when a Liberal MP was elected. It is currently part of the the Central Nova electoral district. In the Nova Scotia Legislature, the county is represented by one Progressive Conservative and two NDP MLAs.

Economy

Resource based industries include coal mining, forestry, fishing and agriculture. Manufacturing industries include Michelin Tire, Northern Pulp and Scotsburn Dairy. Convergys Inc operate a call center in New Glasgow. Tourism is an important part of the economy during the summer, and in 2006 employed 1200 people and brought 45 million dollar to the economy. Railcar manufacturers Trenton Works was closed in 2007 when owners Greenbrier moved production to Mexico. There are 2,400 small and medium-sized businesses that collectively generate more than 15,000 jobs.

Pictou Regional Development Commission is a partnership of the municipalities in Pictou County that works to stimulate business growth, build economic infrastructure and carry out community strategic planning. Pictou County Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy group that speaks as a united voice on behalf of the business community.

Transport

Two highways designated as part of the national Trans-Canada Highway system provide the only controlled-access roads in the county. They are Highway 104, which traverses the county from west to east, and Highway 106 the short north-south spur to the Northumberland Ferries Limited terminal at Caribou.

The Cape Breton and Central Nova Scotia Railway is a freight line connecting Truro to Sydney, with spurs at Stellarton and Trenton serving local industries such as Trenton Generating Station. VIA Rail Canada abandoned passenger rail service in the county on January 15, 1990 following nation-wide budget cuts.

Acadian Lines provide motor coach service to New Glasgow, Sutherland River and Barney's River.

Northumberland Ferries Limited operates a seasonal passenger-vehicle ferry service from Caribou, Nova Scotia to Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island. A separate passenger-only ferry service is also operated seasonally from Caribou to Pictou Island.

Trenton Airport is a private commercial airport owned and operated by Sobeys.

Media

Pictou County is served by the daily newspaper The News and the weekly newspaper The Advocate. The only locally based radio station is CKEC-FM, but stations in other counties and Prince Edward Island also provide coverage.

Culture

There are two performance spaces in the county, the DeCoste Centre in Pictou and Glasgow Square in New Glasgow. Read By The Sea is an annual one day literary festival held in River John. The Hector Festival in Pictou each summer is a celebration of the county's Scottish heritage. Many of the towns and villages host their own parades and events throughout the year.

Museums include the Northumberland Fisheries Museum in Pictou and the Museum of Industry in Stellarton.

Notable people

* Buddy Daye, boxer and Sergeant-at-arms of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.
* Peter MacKay, federal conservative politician, currently serves as Minister of National Defence.
* John Hamm, former Premier of Nova Scotia.
* Loel Campbell
* James Peter Robertson was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross in the First World War .
* Johnny Terris, actor and filmmaker.
* J.D. Fortune, current lead singer for INXS, who gained his fame through a television show called Rock Star: INXS.
* Mark A. Brennan, Canadian Landscape painter.
* Jon Sim, Colin White, and Joey MacDonald all currently play in the National Hockey League.
* Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada.
* Mike Smith, actor, better known as Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys.
* George Canyon, country singer.
* Dave Gunning, folk singer.

There are claims by a Johnston family of Pictou, Nova Scotia that the Mad Trapper of Rat River was Owen Albert Johnston from Pictou County.