Welcome to Pictou County
The Municipality of Pictou County, located in northern Nova Scotia, is home to approximately 20,000 residents. This rural community features a diverse landscape of farmland, forests and industry, offering both natural beauty and economic opportunity. Whether you're here to live, work or visit, Pictou County welcomes you.
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The Municipality is developing a new land use policy for agricultural lands in MOPC in order to meet Provincial requirements. Join us for a discussion in your community to provide your input and help shape the future of our agricultural lands.
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Job Openings
The MOPC is now hiring. Click here to learn more.
Volunteer of the Year
Ruth Thompson has been named the 2026 Volunteer of the Year for the MOPC