Pictou
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Pictou is a charming seaside town on Nova Scotia's northern shore, steeped in Scottish heritage and maritime history. With its lively waterfront and rich cultural offerings, the town offers both relaxation and discovery for visitors. Its close-knit community, historic architecture, and gorgeous landscapes make Pictou a memorable stop on any journey through Atlantic Canada.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
3,186
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
45.68°, -62.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,096
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
6.2°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
-4.5°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
-22.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1010 mm
Internet Speed
272 Mbps
Upload
164 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.