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tares of wooded land between Caribou/Munroes Island Provincial Park and Pictou. Beau-
tifully renovated ocean-side log cabins have original stone fireplaces. Motel rooms are
also available. There's a life-sized checkerboard, paddleboats, a private beach and the
best restaurant in town.

Willow House Inn B&B $$$
( 902-485-5740; www.willowhouseinn.com ; 11 Willow St; r with shared/private bathroom $60/
120; ) This historic c 1840 home is a labyrinth of staircases and cozy, antique
rooms. The owners whip up great breakfasts, as well as conversation and tips for what to
do around town.

Customs House Inn INN $$$
( 902-485-4546; www.customshouseinn.ca ; 38 Depot St; r incl breakfast $80-170; ) The tall
stone walls here are at once imposingly chic and reassuringly solid. The chunky antique
decor is as sturdy and elegant as the walls and many rooms have waterfront views. You'll
be left pretty much to your own devices, including at the continental breakfast in the
basement, which can be a nice break after days of B&B chitchat.

Carver's Coffeehouse & Studio CAFE $
( 902-382-3332; 41 Coleraine St; light meals around $8; 8am-9pm) This bright and invit-
ing cafe used to be the carving studio for Keith Matheson, who did the detail work on the
Hector . Nowadays it's a mellow stop for soup, sandwiches, coffee and pastries.

Entertainment

deCoste Centre MUSIC, THEATER
( 902-485-8848; www.decostecentre.ca ; 91 Water St; tickets about $18; box office
11:30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 1-5pm Sat & Sun) Opposite the waterfront, this impressive performing
arts center stages a range of live shows. Experience some top-notch Scottish music dur-
ing a summer series of ceilidhs ( kay -lees; adult/child $15/7) at 2pm from Tuesday to
Thursday.

Information

Pictou Public Library (

902-485-5021; 40 Water St; noon-9pm Tue & Thu, to 5pm Wed,

10am-5pm Fri & Sat) Free internet access.
Town of Pictou ( www.townofpictou.ca ) Links to sights and festivals.