Getting Around Pictou County

Many people in Pictou County rely on a vehicle for travel. All towns and communities offer free or metered parking, and taxi services are available throughout the county. There are also a variety of car dealerships, car rentals, and mechanics in the community ready and able to serve you and your motor vehicle needs.

DID YOU KNOW? There is a free electric charging station in the Glasgow Square parking lot, as well as a pay-for-service electric charging station at the Needs location in Stellarton.

ACCESS NOVA SCOTIA

The Registry of Motor Vehicles is located at Access Nova Scotia, 94 Lawrence Blvd., Stellarton, and can help you with items like driver’s licenses, written and road test and vehicle and plate registration. They are open Mon. – Tues., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and Wed. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (except holidays). Many of these services can also be accessed online: novascotia.ca/sns/rmv

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

Walking/running – Many people walk, run or pedal (certain rules apply for cyclists) on the sidewalks or trails.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Both drivers and pedestrians are responsible for crosswalk safety. Crosswalks exist at every intersection. Marked crosswalks have painted white lines and unmarked crosswalks do not. Vehicles must yield to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks and pedestrians should use marked crosswalks when available.

CYCLING

Bicycles are allowed on all roads in Nova Scotia unless otherwise posted, and cyclists must follow the same law as motor vehicles.

The one-meter rule applies: Motorists must leave at least one metre (three feet) of space when passing a cyclist on the road.

PUBLIC TRANSIT

CHAD Transit is a community-based accessible transportation service for all residents of Pictou County. For more information, visit chadtransit.ca or call 902-928-1234 to pre-book a ride. Fixed-route system In 2020, Stellarton and New Glasgow introduced a fixedroute bus system accessible to the public and operated by CHAD in addition to its existing on-demand, door-to-door service. The fare for passengers is $3 with discounts available for youth, seniors and pre-purchased tickets or passes. CONNECTIONS

We are uniquely situated on the northeastern part of Nova Scotia with access to adjacent rural hubs and quick access to other locations in the province and national and international destinations.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (PEI)

Northumberland Ferries Ltd., sails between Caribou, near Pictou, and Wood Islands, PEI. The ferry system is seasonal, usually May-December. Crossing takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. YARMOUTH 4½ hour drive to the Yarmouth ferry

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

2 hours and 45 minutes to the Newfoundland ferry NEW BRUNSWICK 1 hour and 35 minutes to the New Brunswick border

There is a Maritime bus drop-off/pick-up in New Glasgow (located in the Irving station on East River Road, near TransCanada Highway Exit 25) connecting Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick and Quebec by bus. It also offers an airport shuttle from New Glasgow. Passenger trains are operated by Via Rail, and the nearest passenger train station is located in Truro.

TRENTON AIRPORT (YTN) is a privately-owned airport located in the Town of Trenton