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Visitors Information Centre (VIC; 902-485-6213; Pictou Rotary; 8am-9:30pm May-Dec)
A large information center situated northwest of town to meet travelers arriving from the
PEI ferry.
Getting There & Away
Northumberland Ferries ( Click here ) to PEI leave from a terminal a few kilometers from
Pictou.
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New Glasgow
The largest town on the Northumberland Shore, New Glasgow has always been an indus-
trial center; the first mine opened in neighboring Stellarton in 1807. Still, it's a pleasant
town with plenty of aging architecture, a river running through the center and some good
places to eat. The few major local attractions are in Stellarton, a 5km drive south.
Sights & Activities
Crombie Art Gallery GALLERY
( 902-755-4440; 1780 Abercrombie Rd; tours hourly 9-11am & 1-4pm Wed Jul & Aug)
In the personal residence of the founder of the Sobeys supermarket chain, this private
gallery has an excellent collection of 19th- and early-20th-century Canadian art, includ-
ing works by Cornelius Krieghoff and the Group of Seven.
Museum of Industry MUSEUM
( 902-755-5425; http://museumofindustry.novascotia.ca ; Hwy 104 at exit 24; adult/child $7/3;
9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun; ) This is a wonderful place for kids. There's a
hands-on water-power exhibit and an assembly line to try to keep up with.
Anchors Above Zipline Adventure ZIP LINE
( www.anchorsabovezipline.ca ; 464 McGrath Mountain Rd, French River; 1 ride $30; 10am-5pm)
Nova Scotia's only zip line is found off Hwy 104 (exit 27) on the way to Antigonish.
Two lines total 600m (2000ft) and dangle 75m (250ft) up in the trees. The first is a bit
slower and lets you get the hang of it, while the second drops down about 60m (190ft)
and goes quite fast!