Recreation Facilities
There are many parks, playgrounds, sports fields and recreation facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy in the Town of Pictou.
Parks & Playgrounds
- Broidy Park - Wellington/Louise Street
- Pine Street Playground
- Veteran's Drive Park
Sports Fields
- Ricky Sutherland Memorial Ball Field - Front Street
- John Chisholm Memorial Ball & Soccer Field - Patterson/Louise Street
- Pictou Elementary School Soccer Field - Wellington Street
- Lion's Club Soccer Field - West River Road/Pine Tree Street (at the Rotary)
Hector Arena
Founded in 1972, the Hector Arena is an indoor rink and open seasonally. Programs offered include adult and youth ice hockey, pick-up hockey, public skating, lessons and skating parties. A canteen and skate sharpening services are available onsite. Skate sharpening is $3.50.
Skating Parties
Have the COOLEST party ever, for only $2.00/person. The Hector Arena is a great place to hold your child's birthday party. Parties coincide with Friday's public skating time (3:00 to 4:50 p.m.) and must be pre-booked by arena staff. Groups receive a private room to put on skates and hold your party.
Contact:
Bob Naylor, Manager
38 Arena Drive
P.O. Box 551
Pictou, NS B0K 1H0
Ph: 485-5122
2007 Skating Schedule
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Adult & Preschool |
Wednesdays 10:00-11:30am |
Free
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Public Skating |
Fridays 3:00-4:45 pm |
$2.00
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Note: Skating schedules are subject to change without notice due to special events or tournaments. Please call ahead to confirm.
New Caledonian Curling Club
The New Caledonian Curling Club was formed in 1852 (boasting the third oldest in Canada). The Club has three sheets of ice, clubroom/bar, kitchen and locker-rooms. Brooms and sliders are available for curler usage. A perfect way to pass a Nova Scotian Winter. Curling programs offered include:
Mens
- Ladies
- Industrial
- Mixed (most fun)
- Junior
- Instructional
Contact:
New Caledonian Curling Club
66 Caladh Ave
P.O. Box 681
Pictou, N.S. B0K 1H0
Ph: 485-5075
Pictou YMCA
The Pictou Branch of the Pictou County YMCA - YWCA offers a variety of fitness facilities and programs. The Pictou Branch is open 7 days a week. Limited babysitting services are also available. For information contact 485-9622 or visit their website www.ymywca.com.