Shopping in Pictou County

Sprinkled throughout our community and our downtown cores are a variety of shops, boutiques and markets, offering curated and carefully selected items, local products, and many services and retail opportunities for all of your shopping needs. All of our downtowns offer free or accessible parking, making shopping a breeze – enjoy a short walk that gives you access to a wide variety of products and services.

HIT THE MALL

The Highland Square Mall on Westville Road, near TransCanada Highway Exit 23, houses a variety of big box stores, restaurants, retail stores and services.

LOOKING FOR LOCAL?

Locally made goods and gifts and other Nova Scotia artisans and authors can be found at places like the New Glasgow Farmers’ Market, the Green Thumb Farmer’s Market or the Whistleberry Market (both located at Exit 20 from the TCH), Water Street Studio and the Water Street Market and Bakery in Pictou, and at Stirlings Farm Market in Blue Acres in Stellarton. A variety of our corner stores and markets also offer local products, like Crossroads Country Market in Thorburn, or Deb’s Hidden Café in Scotsburn. Our museums, like the McCulloch House Museum and The Museum of Industry also have wonderful gift shops. Our hair studios, such as Ahead of Hair in Pictou, and our floral shops McKean’s Flowers and Zelda’s Flowers in New Glasgow, also offer unique gift ideas or a treat for yourself. Heading out towards River John? Plan a visit to the Seafoam Lavender Farm, Caldera Distillery, the Lismore Sheep Farm, and Mable Murple’s Book Shoppe and Dreamery. GROCERY TIME

National retailer Sobeys was founded in Stellarton in 1907 – today there are over 1,547 Sobeys stores and banner stores (plus over 350 fuel locations) across the country. In Pictou County, we have four Sobeys stores in Stellarton, Pictou and one on the East and West Side of New Glasgow, in addition to a Foodland (Sobeys banner) in Westville. Atlantic Superstore, a Loblaws store, is located on Westville Road, and grocery products can also be found in the Walmart Superstore Centre adjacent to the Highland Square Mall. There are also pharmacies located in each of our municipal units. There are local producers open seasonally including Lakenman’s Farm on Bayview Road in Pictou, and Carlson Family Farms in River John. TIP FROM THE LOCALS: Carlson Family Farms sells mini citrus trees, and they make delicious oat cakes.

NEED SOME NEW ITEMS IN YOUR CLOSET?

There are a variety of retail stores throughout the whole community ready to dress you from head-to-toe, including specialty shoe stores, fine garments and second-hand clothes. TIP FROM THE LOCALS: Looking for second-hand deals? Head to New Beginnings at Summer Street Industries, Frenchy’s on Stellarton Road, or Bubble Tree Baby Boutique in Stellarton for consignment children’s’ clothes, maternity items and toys.

TIP FROM THE LOCALS Drop into Grohmann Knives in Pictou for their world-famous, quality knives, and even take a factory tour

LOCAL LOVE – PROUDLY PICTOU COUNTY

Pictou County is hometown proud of the many people, businesses and organizations that find success on provincial, national and international stages. From opera singers, musicians, Stanley Cup winners, Olympians, chefs, politicians, and businesses that have products worldwide, we have much to be proud of. We are so excited for you to get to know your new community, and all it has to offer.

NEW GLASGOW FARMER’S MARKET | PHOTOS: CHRISTINE WHELAN HACHEY

LOCAL PRODUCTS

Many talented artisans live and create here in Pictou County: potters, artists, authors, bakers, chefs and more. In addition, there are many local products – honey, maple syrup, spices, jams, sauces – all made right here (and we know you’ll love them.) SHOP LOCAL The New Glasgow Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays on the waterfront in New Glasgow, with special events throughout the year. It’s the perfect way to meet some friendly people and get a taste for the community. LOCAL BUSINESSES

Given our balanced lifestyle, affordable cost of living, short local commutes and geographical location, Pictou County is poised to supply products across the province, across the country and even internationally. Read more about our local businesses and opportunities on page 42. CHEERS TO LOCAL BEER AND SPIRITS

Pictou County is home to breweries like Backstage Brewery in Stellarton and Uncle Leo’s in Lyons Brook (they’re all good but be sure to try their Ceilidh Ale). Nova Scotia Spirit Co. in Stellarton is home to the famous Blue Lobster vodka. Caldera Distillery in River John offers blended Canadian whisky. Just across the Pictou-Antigonish county line is Steinhart Distillery offering award-winning vodka and gin. Across the Pictou-Colchester county line is Tatamagouche Brewery and Jost Vineyards in Malagash.