Browns Point
District of Pictou
in Nova Scotia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.679 and -62.709 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 40' 43" and W -62° 42' 33"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 04:34 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
10:45 am and 1:29 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.083 and 117.625 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
West Cape Howe
References
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Delve into Browns Point

The district Browns Point of Pictou in Nova Scotia is a subburb in Canada about 627 mi east of Ottawa, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 27%
Air Humidity 96%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 10th of May 2024

5°C (41 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

8°C (46 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

5°C (40 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dolan's Inn & Suites

Address
0,6 mi
168 West River Road
B0K1H0 PICTOU
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Lionstone Inn

Address
0,7 mi
241 West River Road
B0K1H0 Pictou
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rustic Anchor Motel

Address
0,6 mi
132 West River Road
B0K1H0 Pictou
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Braeside Country Inn

Address
0,3 mi
126 Front Street
B0K1H0 Pictou
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Customs House Inn

Address
0,0 mi
38 Depot Street
B0K 1H0 PICTOU
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE CUSTOMS HOUSE INN - PICTOU

Address
0,3 mi
38 DEPOT STREET
B0K1H0 PICTOU
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Auberge Walker Inn

Address
0,1 mi
78 Coleraine St
B0K 1H0 Pictou
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Caribou Ferry Repairs, Area D

Published: October 30, 2012
Length: 22:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Acadian Marine & Diving Ltd

Video taken during our site visit.


Caribou and Munroes Island 2012-09-03 (PPT)

Published: September 05, 2012
Length: 40:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: David Boyd

Caribou and Munroes Island Provincial Park is 11 km (7 mi) north of junction of Routes 6, 106 and 376 through Pictou in the Northumberland Shore region. A mile-long sand beach offers some of...


Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia - Caribou-Munroes Island

Published: October 12, 2011
Length: 43:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Haynes

There are few stretches of the Northumberland Shore not dappled with cottages. Fortunately, near Pictou, tiny Caribou Provincial Park provides access to Munroes Island, which is actually connected...


Sailing LOUISE at Caribou

Published: March 31, 2012
Length: 38:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bogster25


Green Thumb Farmers Market, Bakery, Greenhouse, Ice Cream & Souvenirs | Pictou, Nova Scotia

Published: August 08, 2013
Length: 10:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GreenThumbMarket

The Green Thumb Farmer's Market, Greenhouse, Bakery, Ice Cream Parlour & Souvenirs. A great place to buy souvenirs made locally in The Maritimes! Winner of the prestigious Pictou County Tourist...


Building French Drains with a Side-Shooter

Published: May 26, 2009
Length: 51:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JimHowDigsDirt

Putting in french drains in using a Side-Shooter bucket attached to a Bobcat T190 at the Abercrombie Golf and Country Club in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia,Ca.


Results Realty Atlantic

Published: December 27, 2014
Length: 34:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Results Realty Atlantic Inc.

Results Realty Atlantic Inc. Real Estate Services for Pictou County Nova Scotia 351 Stellarton Road New Glasgow (902) 752-7227 www.resultsrealtyatlantic.com.


Meanwhile, at the Motel

Published: March 26, 2015
Length: 27:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Results Realty Atlantic Inc.

Hello Pictou County! Results Realty Atlantic is here to help you get the RESULTS you are hoping for, when buying or selling real estate. If you're not already working with a REALTOR®, we would...


Raglan Ejector Style Trailer

Published: December 01, 2010
Length: 05:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JimHowDigsDirt

Raglan ejector style trailer. Material is pushed out the back of the trailer by a large cylinder at the front of the trailer. The rear wheels of the trailer slide back for better load distribution.


Paving in CANADA...EHH?

Published: December 17, 2009
Length: 23:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JimHowDigsDirt

Finishing up the paving for the season Dec. 16th/09.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Pictou

Pictou is a town in Pictou County, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Located on the north shore of Pictou Harbour, the town is approximately 10 km north of the larger town of New Glasgow. Once an active shipping port and the shire town of the county, today Pictou is primarily a local service centre for surrounding rural communities as well as being the primary tourist destination in this region of Nova Scotia.

Located at 45.6814, -62.7119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Towns in Nova Scotia, Populated coastal places in Canada, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia, Populated places established in 1773

Pictou Academy

Pictou Academy (PA), founded in 1816 by the late Dr. Thomas McCulloch, is a secondary school in Pictou, Nova Scotia. Prior to the twentieth century, it was a liberal nonsectarian college, a grammar school, an academy and then a secondary school. Pictou Academy's current principal is James Ryan. The Pictou Academy Educational Foundation provides additional funds to the school. The student council executives for the 2012-13 school year are Bart Shea, President, and Alex Dole, Vice President.

Located at 45.6808, -62.7111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High schools in Nova Scotia, Schools in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

West Pictou Consolidated School

West Pictou Consolidated School (WPCS) is a Canadian public school serving the central-western part of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. The school is located in the rural community of Lyons Brook. WPCS had 440 students enrolled in grades K-8 as of 2009. The school was established in the 1950s in a white painted wood framed structure located at the corner of present-day Stewart Rd and Highway 376. The West Pictou District High School was established next door in the 1960s.

Located at 45.6562, -62.7965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Elementary schools in Nova Scotia, Middle schools in Nova Scotia, Schools in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Caribou, Nova Scotia

Caribou is a small rural community in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Located on the Northumberland Strait northwest of the town of Pictou, Caribou is named after the Woodland Caribou which used to live in Nova Scotia until European settlers hunted the herds to extinction in the 19th century. Nearby geographic locations using the name include Caribou Harbour, which the community is situated upon, as well as Caribou Island to the north, Central Caribou and Caribou River.

Located at 45.7368, -62.6951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Lyons Brook, Nova Scotia

Lyons Brook is a Canadian rural community in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Located along the West River of Pictou, Lyons Brook is immediately west of the town of Pictou and has several newer subdivisions as well as older homes fronting the river. The community is located on a former CN Rail line that ran from Oxford Junction to Pictou and on to Stellarton. Rail service was abandoned in 1986 and the tracks were removed in 1989.

Located at 45.671, -62.7789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Hector (ship)

The Hector was a ship famous for having brought the first Scottish settlers to Nova Scotia in 1773.

Located at 45.6746, -62.7102 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
History museums in Nova Scotia, History of Scotland, Ships of Scotland, History of Nova Scotia, Museum ships in Nova Scotia, Ships built in Nova Scotia, Maritime history of Canada, Visitor attractions in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Age of Sail merchant ships, Individual sailing vessels, Immigration to Canada, Museums in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital

The Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital is a restorative care, veterans, and various outpatient and community based services hospital in Pictou, Nova Scotia. It opened on June 1, 1966. It serves approximately 48,000 people in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. It located at 222 Haliburton Road and is operated by Pictou County Health Authority. The hospital currently has 32 beds.

Located at 45.6764, -62.7272 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Hospitals established in 1966

Highland Square Mall

The Highland Square Mall is a Canadian shopping mall located in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. The mall has the second largest Canadian Tire in Nova Scotia. The mall is owned by Crombie REIT, headquartered in nearby Stellarton, Nova Scotia.

Located at 45.5802, -62.6665 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Shopping malls in Nova Scotia

Pictou Landing First Nation

Pictou Landing First Nations is a Mi'kmaq First Nation in Nova Scotia, Canada. Their territory spans five reserves that have a combined area of 527.6 hectares. The current Chief is Andrea Paul. As of 2012, the Mi'kmaq population is 459 on-Reserve, and approximately 144 off-Reserve.

Located at 45.675, -62.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
First Nations governments in Atlantic Canada, Mi'kmaq

Scotsburn, Nova Scotia

Scotsburn is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County . {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|38|50|N|62|50|45|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Scotsburn, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6472, -62.8458 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Granton, Nova Scotia

Granton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. It is the birthplace of Leonard W. Murray. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|37|25|N|62|44|15|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Granton, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6236, -62.7375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Alma, Nova Scotia

Alma is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. The Nova Scotia Highway 104, now Nova Scotia Trunk 4 formerly ran through the community until the highway got bypassed. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|34|35|N|62|45|52|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Alma, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.5764, -62.7644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Durham, Nova Scotia

Durham is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County beside the West River of Pictou. The centre of the village (where a bridge crosses the West River) is about 10 km up-stream from the town of Pictou. The Durham Presbyterian Church is located near the bridge on the west side of the river, and the Durham Community Hall (the old school) is on the east side, adjacent to the cemetery.

Located at 45.6162, -62.8136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Haliburton, Nova Scotia

Haliburton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|40|49|N|62|44|42|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Haliburton, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6803, -62.745 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia

Pictou Landing is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|39|58|N|62|41|0|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6661, -62.6833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Pleasant Valley, Pictou County

Pleasant Valley is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County . {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|33|21.21|N|62|46|23.89|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Pleasant Valley, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.5559, -62.7733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Loch Broom, Nova Scotia

Loch Broom is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. It is named after Loch Broom in Scotland. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|38|41.17|N|62|45|6.65|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Loch Broom, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6448, -62.7518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Boat Harbour West 37, Nova Scotia

Boat Harbour West 37 is a Mi'kmaq reserve located in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. It is administratively part of the Pictou Landing First Nation. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|38|35.98|N|62|39|59.51|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Boat Harbour West 37, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6433, -62.6665 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
First Nations reserves in Nova Scotia, Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Fisher's Grant 24, Nova Scotia

Fisher's Grant 24 is a Mi'kmaq reserve located in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. It is administratively part of the Pictou Landing First Nation. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|40|26.99|N|62|39|24.9|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Fisher's Grant 24, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6742, -62.6569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
First Nations reserves in Nova Scotia, Places in Nova Scotia with Aboriginal majority populations, Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Fisher's Grant 24G, Nova Scotia

Fisher's Grant 24G is a Mi'kmaq reserve located in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. It is administratively part of the Pictou Landing First Nation. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|39|19.18|N|62|38|45.97|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Fisher's Grant 24g, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.6553, -62.6461 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
First Nations reserves in Nova Scotia, Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Sylvester, Nova Scotia

Sylvester is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|35|58.66|N|62|46|3.81|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Sylvester, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.5996, -62.7677 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Mount William, Nova Scotia

Mount William is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.

Located at 45.5933, -62.706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Abercrombie, Nova Scotia

Abercrombie is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.

Located at 45.632, -62.6888 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Drummond Mine explosion

The Drummond Mine explosion, also the Drummond Colliery Disaster, was a mining accident that happened in Westville, Pictou County, Nova Scotia on May 13, 1837. In the 1870s, the Drummond mine was considered Canada's leading colliery. However, small fires were constantly erupting in the coal seams. On May 13, 1873 Fireman Robert McLeod started a small fire with gunpowder on a ledge of coal and attempted to extinguish it in the usual way, with a bucket of water.

Located at 45.5568, -62.7042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coal mining disasters in Canada, Disasters in Nova Scotia, Explosions in Canada, 1837 disasters, 1837 in Canada, Underground mines in Canada, 19th-century explosions, 19th-century mining disasters

Westville Road, Nova Scotia

Westville Road is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|34|30|N|62|41|17|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Westville Road, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.575, -62.6881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

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