Communities are typically areas with a population density of fewer than 2,500 people per square km. Most communities in Pictou County are typically located in rural areas and often have a close-knit neighbor feel to them.
Community boundaries in Pictou County are based on the Nova Scotia Civic Address File data, derived from existing boundaries with further refinement from consultation with municipalities, Emergency Health Services, fire and police departments.
Rural areas offer a variety of advantages to those who choose to move there. The low population density allows for a greater sense of privacy and seclusion, as well as a slower pace of life. Additionally, rural areas often boast a variety of outdoor activities, such as fishing, hunting, and hiking, as well as unparalleled views of natural beauty.
Despite the many advantages of living in a rural area, there are also challenges. Rural communities are often lack access to some services, amenities, and other essential services. Therefore they often rely on larger urban centers.
Community boundaries in Pictou County are based on Nova Scotia Civic Address File (NSCAF) data, that is derived from existing community boundaries with further refinement from consultation with the municipality, Emergency Health Services (EHS), fire and police departments. Therefore they tend to be rectilinear in shape, as are often following property boundaries or administrative areas considered to be part of the particular community.
Pictou County is primarily made up of rural communities. Altogether, there are 150 communities, with the smallest being Melmerby Beach and the largest Trafalgar.
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Sheepherders Junction is a small rural locality in the community of Lansdowne Station situated near the boundary between Pictou County and Colchester County. It sits at the intersection of Route 289 and Dryden Lake Road, a crossroads that historically linked the Stewiacke Valley to the upland interior of Nova Scotia.
Abercrombie is a rural community about 2630 hectares in size, located east of the communities of Granton and Mount William, and north of the Town of New Glasgow, with the East River flowing along to the east, and the Middle River of Pictou flowing along the north west part of the community. It was named after General James Abercrombie, a British General with the 42nd or the first battalion of Royal Highlanders.
Barneys River Station is a small rural community located just north of the Trans Canada Highway south of the community of Avondale. It was once a prominent railway stop, thus the name.
Melmerby Beach is a 2 km long sandy beach located north east of Little Harbour. It was named after the ship Melmervey that was wrecked on the just off shore in 1890, and over the years the spelling changed to Melmerby. The bBeach is one of Nova Scotia’s popular summer destinations, well known for its relatively warm water, (averaging over 19° C in the summer). The small coastal community of Melmerby Beach is located on Roy Island, connected to the main land by the 2 km long sandy spit. Learn about Melmerby Beach …
Lansdowne is a rural locality situated within the broader community of Lansdowne Station, set within the rolling uplands west of the East River valley, the area is characterized by mixed forest, scattered farms, and a network of backroads that connect it to neighbouring communities.
Lansberg Siding is a rural locality found within the community of West River Station.
Greens Brook is a rural locality within the community of Black Brook.