Pictou Recreation and Parks

09/03/2026

NEWS RELEASE:

September 3, 2026
Pictou, Nova Scotia

PICTOU RESTORING WOODLANDS WITH 75,000 NATIVE SEEDLINGS

Pictou’s Fitness Trails and woodlands, hit hard by Hurricane Fiona in 2022 will now be replanted with thousands of native trees and shrubs through the Thriving Forests Program; a provincial tree-planting and ecosystem restoration initiative led by the Clean Foundation in partnership with the provincial and federal governments.

The project is fully funded to receive trees and planting. Trees planted under this program help restore forest health and biodiversity, specifically in areas that will not be used for commercial forestry. Trees and shrubs in this planting include a mix of species native to the province’s Wabanaki-Acadian and boreal forests, sourced from seeds in Atlantic Canada.

Mayor Jim Ryan looks forward to the completion of the project: “The Town is grateful for the support of the Clean Foundation and Thriving Forests. Trees planted now will protect the integrity of our green spaces and support biodiversity for generations to come.”

Workers will be in the area of the Fitness Trails and Glen Road East Saturday September 5 to Monday September 7th planting the seedlings. The Fitness Trails area will not be closed to public use as the project requires minimal equipment.

For additional information about this initiative, please contact the Town Administration Office at (902) 485-4372 or visit www.cleanfoundation.ca/thriving-forests

Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests is supporting our province’s contribution to national efforts to plant 2 billion trees across Canada.

08/31/2026

Entering a team in the Terry Fox Run is a great way to make the most of your fundraising and FUN at the event! It's easy to register and share on your socials to promote online donations. Gather a group of co-workers, friends or family and enter your team today!

Follow The Terry Fox Run Pictou! We want to celebrate our teams and thank them for all their efforts!

Signal boosting Fire and Rescue 's fundraising team!

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Pictou Fire and Rescue

08/19/2026

🍦ICE CREAM HIKE TONIGHT!

Join the Pictou County Hike Club for a guided walk on the Jitney Trail tonight at 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy a walk along one of our local trails, then finish with a sweet ice cream treat! Hikers are responsible for purchasing their own ice cream.

📩 To register, contact Melanie at [email protected] or 902-396-1059.

08/17/2026

Here's a chance to support a person who goes above and beyond for the community. Ivana has been a hard working member of the Pictou Recreation Committee for several years and has worked in the background to produce many of your favourite community events including HarvFest, Go Clean Get Green, our many Holiday events and more. Ivana, we appreciate everything you do and hope for a successful surgery and healthy recovery so you can get back to doing all the things you love!

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Coming together to support Ivana as she undergoes surgery and shows Breast Cancer who’s boss!

08/14/2026

Shout out to members of the Pictou Fire Department for giving our recreation day campers an exciting tour this week! Thank you for keeping our community safe and inspiring future fire fighters!
Pictou Fire and Rescue Town of Pictou

08/13/2026

Pictou Recreation Day Campers beat the heat with cool treat from Thomson’s Dairy Bar yesterday! Thanks to the Thompson Family and staff for welcoming all the kids and serving up yummy ice cream cones.

08/13/2026

🌽 THINK YOU’VE GOT A GOOD TOSS?

Grab a partner and put it to the test at the Rock the Boat Co****le Challenge!
🏆 Adult & Kids Divisions
👯 Teams of 2
🎯 Free to enter
📍 Pictou Waterfront
📅 Friday, August 21

Spots are limited, register here: https://www.discoverpictou.com/co****lechallenge

Come for the co****le. Stay for the music, makers, food and all the fun of Rock the Boat: Floating Beats & Waterfront Treats!

🌽 THINK YOU’VE GOT A GOOD TOSS?

Grab a partner and put it to the test at the Rock the Boat Co****le Challenge!

🏆 Adult & Kids Divisions
👯 Teams of 2
🎯 Free to enter
📍 Pictou Waterfront
📅 Friday, August 21

Spots are limited, register here: https://www.discoverpictou.com/co****lechallenge

Come for the co****le. Stay for the music, makers, food and all the fun of Rock the Boat: Floating Beats & Waterfront Treats!

08/12/2026

Join the Terry Fox Run - Pictou FB/Insta pages and help raise funds for cancer

Terry Fox was only 21 years old when he ran the Marathon of Hope, an initiative of his own making, to raise awareness and money for cancer research. Though he intended to run across Canada, Terry was forced to stop just outside Thunder Bay, Ontario on September 1, 1980, after running 5,373 kilometers over 143 days. His bone cancer had returned and spread to his lungs.

Terry's bravery and perseverance inspired the nation to take action. Since 1980, communities across Canada have been running in his name to raise funds for cancer research and to continue his legacy.

Pictou has been hosting a Terry Fox Run since day one and has grown into one of the top fundraising runs in Nova Scotia. Last year, we raised over $23,000. This year, we hope to raise $25,000!

Follow our run page and join our team to help us reach this ambitious goal.

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The first Terry Fox Run was held on September 13, 1981, less than three months after Terry Fox passed away. The Town of Pictou held their very first run that year and has held a run every year since that time, raising over $120,000 for cancer research.

08/04/2026

A group of Pictou County Hike Club hikers braved the risk of rain for a 5km trek along the Jitney Trail last night! Interested in joining us? August is jam packed with guided hikes!

🌲August 4th at 7:00 p.m. Old Foster Trail
🌲August 5th at 6:00 p.m. Samson & Albion Trails
🌲August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Acadia Park
🌲August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Jitney Trail
🌲August 20th at 6:00 p.m. Fitzpatrick Mountain

To register for any of these hikes, please contact [email protected] or 902-396-1059. We hope to see you on the trails!

08/04/2026

We’re gearing up for another Terry Fox Run in Pictou, September 20th.

💡Did you know? Three fun facts about Pictou’s Terry Fox Run:

❤️ Pictou has hosted a Terry Fox Run every year since the Marathon of Hope in 1980.

❤️ Two of our organizing committee members, Jean Harroun and Ann Gunning, have been on the committee since that first run and are still going strong! 💪 ⭐️

❤️ Pictou has raised over $100,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer research and is one of the top 5 fundraising runs in Nova Scotia!

This year our goal is $25,000 and we are 15% there already! Will you join us? Challenge your family, co-workers, friends and enemies💀😎! Register yourself or a team and meet us on the Jitney Trail, September 20th!

Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer.�Together, we can finish it.