A station was first built here in 1867 as a terminus for the Intercolonial Railway. This was a government line, incorporating earlier track, which forged a link between the Maritime provinces and central Canada. It became part of the Canadian National Railways in 1923. This station, company designed, was built in 1904. Combining the standard central pavilion form with some atypical details, the design is an aesthetically pleasing one. Elizabethan style gables and the Palladian window in the main bay reflect the eclectic tendency of the period.
The Northumberland Fisheries Museum
The Northumberland Fisheries Museum prides itself on preserving the rich sea heritage and culture along the Northumberland Strait. This local attraction pays tribute to the life and times of all those involved, past and present, in the fishing industry in the region. Watch for our new museum under construction on the Pictou Waterfront.
There are many interesting exhibits and programs to enjoy at the museum, currently located in the CN Station on Front Street in Pictou. At the museum you can see:
• Lobster
• An authentic Fisherman's bunkhouse
• A 1930's racing boat: "The Silver Bullet"
• Over 2500 historical artifacts
• Cannery Display
• Rare live lobsters, including our blue lobster
• Sea heritage photos
• Boat Models
• Fishing Videos
• and much more
From the Town of Pictou