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==Pictou (Port of entry)==
 
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| name= Pictou
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| summary= '''Pictou''' (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Phiogto) is a town of 3,186 inhabitanta in Pictou County, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
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==Weather==
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===Communication===
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is approached via the Northumberland Strait. The entrance to the Harbour is straightforward with two ranges and several channel buoys providing assistance. The least depth in the channel over the bar, on the alignment of the leading lights, was 6.5 metres (21 feet) in 1998. Within the bar depths of 9.1 to 13.7 metres extend to the causeway.
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The port is used by commercial and cruise ships. But there are several marinas for yachts.
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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| text= 40 berths (6 reserved for visitors), electricity, water hookups, washrooms, showers and laundromat. Gasoline & repair service nearby; walking distance to restaurants, accommodations, banks, pubs, churches, entertainment, attractions. Reservations recommended. Summer Musical Showcase featuring free waterfront concerts.
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: {{email|XX@XXX}}; Tel: {{phone|1|902|485 6960}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel 16
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: Address: 37 Caladh Avenue, Pictou, B0K 1H0, Northumberland Shore, Canada
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| text=12 berths are available for boats up to 30' and two berths for boats up to 40'. Each berth is serviced with fresh water, electricity, garbage removal and keyed access to floats. The marina is used by Coast Guard Inshore Search and Rescue. Available water depth is 8 ft to 17 ft. Storage is available in a secure compound.
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: {{email|XX@XXX}}; Tel: {{phone|1|902|396 7357}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel XX
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| text= The marina has approximately 95 sheltered slips for yachts up to 40' (12 m) length. Water, electricity, toilets, showers, fuel, WiFi. Travel Lifts, up to 20 T, mast step In & Out, electrical, mechanical, & fiberglass repairs. Approximately 1 - 2 km to restaurants & groceries.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|1|902|485 9155}}; Fax: {{fax|1|902|485 1162}}; VHF channel XX
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: Address: 2 Harbour Dr. PO Box 400, Pictou, NS Canada B0K 1H0
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|Water| In all marinas
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|Electricity| In all marinas
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|Toilets| In [[#Hector Quay Visitors' Marina|Hector Quay]] and [[#Pictou Marina|Pictou Marina]]
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|Showers| In [[#Hector Quay Visitors' Marina|Hector Quay]] and [[#Pictou Marina|Pictou Marina]]
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|Laundry| In [[#Hector Quay Visitors' Marina|Hector Quay]]
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|Garbage| Removal in all marinas
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|Fuel| In [[#Pictou Marina|Pictou Marina]]
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|Repairs| In [[#Hector Quay Visitors' Marina|Hector Quay]] and [[#Pictou Marina|Pictou Marina]]
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|Internet| WiFi in [[#Pictou Marina|Pictou Marina]]
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==Provisioning==
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* Groceries about 1 - 2 km from [[#Pictou Marina|Pictou Marina]]
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==Transportation==
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* Ferryboat, [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is the closest town in Nova Scotia to the [http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Prince_Edward_Island Prince Edward Island ferry]
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Latest revision as of 21:28, 3 October 2018

World ▶ Canada ▶ Nova Scotia ▶ Pictou

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Pictou
45°40.239'N, 062°42.299'W Chart icon.png
lat=45.67065 | lon=-62.70499 | zoom=12 | y

Pictou (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Phiogto) is a town of 3,186 inhabitanta in Pictou County, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.

Charts

See Nova Scotia.

Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

See Nova Scotia.

Communication

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Navigation

Pictou is approached via the Northumberland Strait. The entrance to the Harbour is straightforward with two ranges and several channel buoys providing assistance. The least depth in the channel over the bar, on the alignment of the leading lights, was 6.5 metres (21 feet) in 1998. Within the bar depths of 9.1 to 13.7 metres extend to the causeway.

Berthing

The port is used by commercial and cruise ships. But there are several marinas for yachts.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Hector Quay Visitors' Marina

Hector Quay Visitors' Marina/wiki/Pictou#Hector_Quay_Visitors.27_Marina
Marina icon Hector Quay Visitors' Marina [[Pictou#Hector Quay Visitors' Marina|Hector Quay Visitors' Marina]] 45°40.484'N, 062°42.644'W

40 berths (6 reserved for visitors), electricity, water hookups, washrooms, showers and laundromat. Gasoline & repair service nearby; walking distance to restaurants, accommodations, banks, pubs, churches, entertainment, attractions. Reservations recommended. Summer Musical Showcase featuring free waterfront concerts.

XX@XXX; Tel: +1 (902) 485 6960; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 16
Address: 37 Caladh Avenue, Pictou, B0K 1H0, Northumberland Shore, Canada

Pier B Marina

Pier B Marina/wiki/Pictou#Pier_B_Marina
Marina icon Pier B Marina [[Pictou#Pier B Marina|Pier B Marina]] 45°40.469'N, 062°42.354'W

12 berths are available for boats up to 30' and two berths for boats up to 40'. Each berth is serviced with fresh water, electricity, garbage removal and keyed access to floats. The marina is used by Coast Guard Inshore Search and Rescue. Available water depth is 8 ft to 17 ft. Storage is available in a secure compound.

XX@XXX; Tel: +1 (902) 396 7357; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX

Pictou Marina

Pictou Marina/wiki/Pictou#Pictou_Marina
Marina icon Pictou Marina [[Pictou#Pictou Marina|Pictou Marina]] 45°40.906'N, 062°41.542'W

The marina has approximately 95 sheltered slips for yachts up to 40' (12 m) length. Water, electricity, toilets, showers, fuel, WiFi. Travel Lifts, up to 20 T, mast step In & Out, electrical, mechanical, & fiberglass repairs. Approximately 1 - 2 km to restaurants & groceries.

[email protected]; Tel: +1 (902) 485 9155; Fax: +1 (902) 485 1162; VHF channel XX
Address: 2 Harbour Dr. PO Box 400, Pictou, NS Canada B0K 1H0

Anchorages

List anchorages including the ones of nearby islands list under "Islands" above. If there is more then 1-3 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). Remove this section if not applicable.

  • [[large Anchorage1]]
  • [[large Anchorage2]]

Amenities

Facilities
Water In all marinas
Electricity In all marinas
Toilets In Hector Quay and Pictou Marina
Showers In Hector Quay and Pictou Marina
Laundry In Hector Quay
Garbage Removal in all marinas
Supplies
Fuel In Pictou Marina
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs In Hector Quay and Pictou Marina
Internet WiFi in Pictou Marina
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Eating out

Transportation

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Canada.

Comments

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