Pictou County, Nova Scotia
Contact directory for Pictou County municipalities, elected representatives, emergency services, and community agencies.
Information verified for 2025–2026. Always dial 911 for all emergencies. Official websites are linked for the most current council listings.
The six local governments serving communities across Pictou County
The largest town in Pictou County and the regional commercial, cultural and service centre, situated along the East River.
Office
111 Provost StreetNew GlasgowNS B2H 2P6🕐 Monday – Friday · 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fax: (902) 755-6082
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Mayor's Office
(902) 755-2931Building Inspection
(902) 755-2931Recreation & Leisure Services
(902) 755-2931The historic Birthplace of New Scotland — a charming heritage waterfront town where 189 Scottish settlers arrived in 1773.
Office
40 Water StreetPictouNS B0K 1H0🕐 Monday – Friday · 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fax: (902) 485-6025
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Mayor's Office
(902) 485-4372Finance
(902) 485-4372Public Works
(902) 485-4372Planning & Building Inspection
(902) 485-4372Home to the Nova Scotia Museum of Industry, Stellarton has a proud industrial heritage rooted in coal mining and manufacturing.
Office
250 Foord StreetStellartonNS B0K 1S0🕐 Monday – Friday · 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fax: (902) 752-5835
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Mayor's Office
(902) 752-2114Finance
(902) 752-2114Public Works
(902) 752-2114Planning & Inspection
(902) 752-2114A close-knit community in the heart of Pictou County, Westville is known for its community spirit, parks, and annual Canada Day celebrations.
Office
306 Park StreetWestvilleNS B0K 2A0🕐 Monday – Friday · 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fax: (902) 396-4838
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Mayor's Office
(902) 396-4861Finance
(902) 396-4861Public Works
(902) 396-4861Parks & Recreation
(902) 396-4861Nestled along the East River adjacent to New Glasgow, Trenton has a rich industrial history and vibrant community pride.
Office
96 Industrial AvenueTrentonNS B0K 1X0🕐 Monday – Friday · 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fax: (902) 752-6088
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Mayor's Office
(902) 752-5311Finance
(902) 752-5311Public Works
(902) 752-5311Planning & Inspection
(902) 752-5311The rural municipality governing communities and villages throughout Pictou County beyond the incorporated towns.
Office
46 Municipal DrivePictouNS B0K 1H0🕐 Monday – Friday · 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fax: (902) 485-4094
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Warden's Office
(902) 485-4311Finance / CAO
(902) 485-4311Public Works
(902) 485-4311Building Inspection
(902) 485-4311Engineering
(902) 485-4311Tax & Assessment
(902) 485-4311Three provincial ridings covering Pictou County — all elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature
MLA & Premier of Nova Scotia
🏛️ Pictou East
📍 Province House, 1700 Granville Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1X5
📞 (902) 424-6600✉️ [email protected]Tim Houston — Official Website →MLA
🏛️ Pictou Centre
📍 Constituency Office, Pictou Centre
📞 (902) 396-5250✉️ [email protected]Karla MacFarlane — Official Website →MLA & Minister of Natural Resources & Renewables
🏛️ Pictou West
📍 Constituency Office, Pictou West
📞 (902) 396-4980✉️ [email protected]Tory Rushton — Official Website →Pictou County falls within the Cumberland-Colchester federal riding
Member of Parliament
🍁 Cumberland-Colchester
📍 Constituency Office, 46 Church Street, Amherst, NS B4H 3A2
📞 (902) 667-7000✉️ [email protected]Stephen Ellis — Official Website →House of Commons
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
House of Commons — ourcommons.ca1-866-599-4999 (toll-free)* Please verify current MP details following the most recent federal election at parl.gc.ca.
Always dial 911 for emergencies
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For police, fire, or medical emergencies — always call 911 first.
Serves: New Glasgow · Stellarton · Westville · Trenton
Serves: Pictou · Municipality of Pictou County · Rural areas
Serves: All of Pictou County
All fire departments respond to 911 — non-emergency lines listed below
Serves: Town of New Glasgow
Serves: Town of Pictou
Serves: Town of Stellarton
Serves: Town of Westville
Serves: Town of Trenton
Serves: Rural Municipality of Pictou County — multiple stations
Aberdeen Hospital is the regional acute care facility serving all of Pictou County
Serves: All of Pictou County
Serves: Pictou area
Serves: All of Pictou County
Serves: All of Pictou County
Serves: Province-wide
811 — Health Link NS
Call 811 anytime (24/7) to speak with a registered nurse about non-emergency health concerns. Available in English and French — interpreter services available.
Addiction & Mental Health
NS Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 (24/7). NS Health Addiction Services Referral: (902) 752-7600.
Government programs, utilities, and social services serving Pictou County residents
NS Legal Aid — Pictou
(902) 755-5870NS Works (Employment Services)
(902) 755-7203Pictou County Water Commission
(902) 755-6950Maritime Link / Fortis NS
1-800-428-6230Pictou County Community Health Board
(902) 755-6909Pictou County Seniors Safety Program
(902) 755-4647