The Tour - Pictou (town)
Sunday, July 13
The Pictou County planning team of HLT 2025 is very excited to welcome participants to our 19th year of Heartland Tour. Dr Nick and the Core Team are anxious to see the familiar faces of our long time supporters as well as meeting many new friends. As usual, we offer a free day of moving in your favourite way, with our free t-shirts and prizes to help celebrate the day.
This year we are located in the historic town of Pictou - Birthplace of New Scotland. The day before (Saturday) will witness the BIG SPLASH - the re-launch of the famous Ship Hector. The Town promises to be abuzz with excitement. We will be located under the big tent on the waterfront (Caladh Ave.) and will start and finish all of our events from this location. Our walks will feature local history.
The road cycling routes will be rural and scenic with just the right amount of rolling hills and seaside flats. We will feature a 21 km ride and a 51 km ride. Both rides will be supported by HLT core members and a team vehicle. Please refer to the map links on our webpage for route details.
Once again we welcome walkers and runners to join us. The waterfront location will provide easy access to the beautiful Jitney Trail for these events. A brief reception will wrap up our time together.
Please join us, and encourage your friends and family to take part as well. “Motion is lotion”, so let’s all get moving to stay well.
It's friendly, fun and free - please join us!
On the waterfront (Caladh Ave.) PICTOU (start & end)
8:00 - 9:30 AM - Check-in/registration. jersey and t-shirt pick-up.
8:45 AM - Opening
9:00 AM - 51 km Road Ride - Download MAP (note: map incorrectly shows a gravel section - there is no gravel section on this route)
9:00 AM - 21 km Road Ride - Download MAP
9:00 AM - 4 km Family Ride with RCMP Escort
9:30 AM - 14 km (total) Jitney Trail Ride (turn around at Scotch Hill Rd.)
9:30 AM - 6 km (total) Jitney Trail Walk out to and back from Brown's Point (actual landing location of the Hector in 1773)
10:00 AM - guided, gentle-paced historic walk of Pictou
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM refreshments
Noon - Words of Wisdom from Dr. Nick, Prize Draws
