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, 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.
Beaver River is a small upland river system that originates in the Keppoch area (a broad highland that straddles Pictou and Antigonish counties), flows south‑eastward into Antigonish County as it collects headwater brooks (including Keppoch Brook), before ultimately drains toward the Northumberland Strait. The river flows across drumlinized uplands and mixed Acadian forest a landscape shaped by glacial deposits and modest bedrock relief typical of northern Nova Scotia.
This 1850 Pictou Harbour Map remains a fascinating artifact of maritime history. Created from data surveyed in 1843, it helped guide sailing vessels into one of Nova Scotia’s busiest ports at the time, when Pictou was a bustling hub for shipbuilding, coal exports, and trade, and safe navigation into its harbour was essential for economic growth. Map insets and a sketch provide detail views of the Middle River, and the East River. Coastal features such as headlands, rivers, and even church spires were added as visual aids, since sailors often depended on what they could see from deck.
A second Pictou Harbour map created in 1905, considered an updated version, is also included. This version adds an inset that examines the entrance to the harbour and approaches, a few more sketches. For historians, maps like these offer a window in time.
Roddys Point is located along the Northumberland Strait in the community of Caribou River.
Ernies Point is located along the Northumberland Strait east of Macquarrie Point in the community of Caribou River. It is one of several small headlands and points that define the gently curving coast of the Northumberland Strait in Pictou County.
Macquarrie Point is located along the Northumberland Strait in the community of Caribou River. It anchors a section of shoreline shaped by tides, fishing traditions, and the warm waters of the Northumberland Strait. The point is labeled on the 1872 Northumberland Strait Map.