Beaver Mountain Provincial Park
Beaver Mountain Provincial Park is small picnic park with trails and protected areas located just off Highway 104 in the Indian Lake area and spreads across 2 counties (Pictou and Antigonish Counties).
Pictou County Park Maps
Pictou County is fortunate enough to contain several Provincial and Municipal parks. Maps are invaluable tools because they help visitors understand the landscape, navigate trails with confidence, and make the most of their time while using a park.
The Park Maps category brings together a collection of maps that can help you explore the many parks, trails, and natural spaces found throughout Pictou County. It is designed as a practical starting point for anyone wanting to enjoy outdoor spaces. From coastal lookouts and riverside picnic areas to forested walking paths and community recreation sites, parks offer a clear and accessible way to discover the outdoor spaces that make the county such a rewarding place to explore. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a quiet nature walk, or a day of hiking, these resources provide the guidance you need to navigate local parks with ease.
The maps featured here are all related to Pictou County Parks and may include anything from simple location guides to detailed trail layouts, topographic references, and custom‑made park diagrams.
Note: These are not all the park related maps that exist, but ones that we are aware of or have downloaded and printed ourselves (we continue to add maps here as we discover more …).
If you know of some that we have missed, then we would love for you to let us know about them so we can add them to the collection.
Greenhill Provincial Park
Greenhill Provincial Park is a small day use park known for its panoramic look‑off views over the surrounding farmland and countryside. The site was once home to the Greenhill Lookoff Museum, operated by Cliff Ross from the 1930s until its purchase by the provincial government in 1959. The museum was later closed, and the land converted into a public picnic park in 1984.
Harris Provincial Park
Harris Provincial Park is a small relatively natural property in the community of Haliburton, close to the Town of Pictou with interesting natural and historic values. The land was donated for park purposes; interesting plants, shrubs, trees; (the property once had extensive botanical gardens).
Salt Springs Provincial Park
Salt Springs Provincial Park is a small, historically rich park that combines natural beauty with ties to Nova Scotia’s early settlement period. It is located in the rural community of Salt Springs along the West River of Pictou, just north of Trans Canada Highway 104 (Exit 19). Its landscape reflects both natural geological features and Nova Scotia history, from Indigenous use of natural resources to Scottish immigrant farming communities.
Cape John Beach Provincial Park
Cape John Beach Provincial Park is a small unclassified park reserve located along the shores of the Northumberland Strait, in the community of Cape John .
Waterside Beach Provincial Park
Waterside Beach Provincial Park is a small provincial park in the community of Waterside, near the west end of Caribou Island. It features a large sandy beach, several salt marshes, and warm waters thanks to the Northumberland Strait.
Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park
Caribou Munroes Island Provincial Park is one of Nova Scotia’s signature coastal parks, known for its warm waters, sandy beaches, and easy access to the Northumberland Strait. Located in the community of Braeshore, about 11 km from Pictou and close to the PEI ferry, the park blends natural beauty, recreation, and regional heritage in a way that has made it a favourite destination for campers, swimmers, and locals alike
Merigomish Harbour Provincial Park
Merigomish Harbour Provincial Park, located north west of Quarry Island, is a small Provincial Park (about 20 hectares in size) nestled along the shores of Woodburn was designated in 2024. There is no road access into this park, however unlike most traditional Provincial parks this is one of the ones that is meant more for protecting Nova Scotia environment.