Welcome to Pictou County Nova Scotia, Canada
It's true that sandy beaches, fresh ocean air and unique Maritime hospitality make Nova Scotia one of Canada's most irresistible destinations. But it’s not only tourists that we’ve charmed; businesses, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are drawn here by the real opportunities that exist to achieve their goals.
There’s a special combination of people, passion and place at work everyday in Pictou County. It’s a dynamic that can’t be quantified, but is central to the success stories we have to share. There’s an ambitious attitude that propels the entire region forward and warm exuberance that welcomes others to join in. PRDC is here to connect you with the opportunities to invest yourself in this place and reap the rewards you desire—in work, community, family or play.
Our location in the geographic centre of Nova Scotia offers our businesses and residents tremendous advantages. We enjoy access to a broad range of urban amenities and relish the scenic tranquility of expansive forest, field and coastal scenery at our doorstep.
Pictou has been welcoming immigrants for generations, first as the Birthplace of New Scotland when the first wave of migration took place in the 18th century and later as Black Loyalists, European, Mediterranean and Asian immigrants came to build their lives. Today we look to a new generation of immigrants from throughout the world to continue to build on this tradition and enrich our community.
Pictou County is fertile ground for businesses and entrepreneurs as one of the most cost-effective locations to do business in Canada. Our proximity to major markets and well-developed infrastructure provides investors with efficient access to world markets. New developments coming on line will position our region at the core of an Atlantic Gateway, which will yield tremendous dividends in terms of shorter and less expensive access to Europe and Asia, while adding much needed port capacity on the Eastern seaboard.
But it is our people that truly makes Pictou County incomparable. They are the source of our skilled and well-educated workforce with a deeply rooted work ethic and a commitment to succeed from right here in our little corner of the world.
