Pictou County  was established in 1835

The word "Pictou" is derived from the Mi'kmaq word "Piktook" meaning an explosion of gas.

Pictou County includes the towns of New Glasgow, Pictou, Stellarton, Westville and Trenton

Indian reserves in Pictou County include Fisher's Grant and Merigomish Harbour.

The Municipality of the County of Pictou is the province's fourth largest municipality by population.