a town of Nova Scotia, capital of the county of the same name, stands on the harbour of Pictou, about 3 miles from its entrance, and 72 miles N.E. of Halifax. It is well built of stone; and contains, besides other public buildings, an academy, library, and grammar-school. An extensive and increasing trade is carried on in coal, timber, and fish; the annual value of the exports being about £100,000.