Smalls Brook is a small fresh water tributary that originates in the Frasers Mountain area and flows east through the communities of Pine Tree and Woodburn, and then empties into Merigomish Harbour, north of Quarry Island. Historically, the name was originally known as “Small Brook”, but later standardized to Smalls Brook in 1976 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada
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.
Merigomish Harbour Indian Reserve No. 31 (often referred to as Merigomish Harbour 31) located within the sheltered waters of Merigomish Harbour, is a small Indian Reserve, officially recognized under the Indian Act of Canada. Under jurisdiction of the federal government, it is managed in accordance with the Canada Lands Surveys Act and related legislation, but administratively managed by Pictou Landing First Nation. Merigomish Harbour 31 consists of two islands; Indian Island and Muless Island. It is considered to be an unpopulated Reserve, although it does contain many seasonal dwellings on both of the islands and a historic church (Saint Anne’s Mission Church) is located on Indian Island.
School Brook is a small natural watercourse that flows through the rural landscape of Pictou County. It originates in an area around the north end of the community of Hillside, flows north through Chance Harbour, and Little Harbour. The gentle gradients of this area create ideal conditions for wetland pockets, riparian vegetation, and seasonal waterfowl activity.
Powells Point Provincial Park, nestled in the community of Little Harbour is a hidden gems; a quiet, scenic day use park known for its warm water, easy shoreline access, and a relaxed natural environment. Whether you’re planning a picnic, a shoreline walk, a paddle along the coast, or simply exploring Pictou County’s natural spaces, Powells Point Provincial Park offers a peaceful, scenic escape. Its blend of warm waters, coastal trails, and year‑round accessibility makes it one of the region’s most quietly rewarding outdoor destinations.
Chapel Cove is a small coastal inlet that helps define the character of Little Harbour, quiet, sheltered, and deeply tied to the rhythms of the Northumberland Strait. But that subtlety is part of its charm. It’s the kind of place where the water lies still on calm days, reflecting spruce trees and sky
Powells Cove is a small, sheltered inlet tucked along the shoreline in the community of Little Harbour, a place where forest, salt air, and quiet water meet in a way that feels distinctly Northumberland Shore.
Powells Point, located in the community of Little Harbour, stands out as one of Pictou County’s underrated gems: a place where you can enjoy warm salt water, stroll through coastal woods, or simply sit at a picnic table and watch the tide roll in.