New Glasgow is a Nova Scotian city right along the East River of Pictou. Founded in 1776 and later incorporated in 1875, the population of the town including the metropolitan area goes from 9,000 to almost 36,000.
The main employers include Aberdeen Hospital, Sobeys headquarters, and a Michelin tire plant located in Ganton. The city is considered the region’s commercial hub, and features a range of chain stores.
What You Can See and Do in New Glasgow
New Glasgow and the surrounding locale offer quite a few attractions and activities that residents will enjoy. Let’s look at a few of the options available.
The Museum of Industry features steam engines, locomotives, vehicles, and other devices important to industries in the region’s history. It is a hands-on museum, allowing kids and those young at heart to experience first hand some of the area’s greatest historical relics.
You may also want to visit the Carmichael-Stewart House Museum, a Victorian-style house (c 1880), formerly owned by the Carmichael family, prominent New Glasgow shipbuilders. There is a general collection of Pictou County artifacts, a historical garden on site, and afternoon tea on Tuesdays afternoons.
For those interested in sports history, take a spin down to the Pictou County Sport Heritage Hall of Fame to learn more about the heroes of yesteryear.
You can take a walk along the river, play golf at Abercrombie Country Club, visit Crombie House, go boating, fishing, hiking, and more. There is so much to do in New Glasgow!
New Glasgow Neighbourhoods
New Glasgow is a beautiful location with a variety of amenities and an array of housing options. With several neighbourhoods throughout New Glasgow, you have more than enough options when looking for a home that’s just right for you. Below, we will be looking at some of the best communities that might suit your needs.
These are only some of the choices available when it comes to residential communities. Talk with your Century 21 Yellowknife realtor who knows the area well and to find housing opportunities that fit your needs.
Getting Around in New Glasgow
New Glasgow has public transportation services provided by Pictou County Transit. The buses travel throughout the community, making it easy for people to get around without walking, which is helpful during inclement weather. Additionally, a lot of the residents in the city have vehicles they use to get around. There is a confluence of major roadways in and around New Glasgow, which makes it easy to get out of town and to nearby cities.
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