Accomodations:
Number of Beds: 9
Bedding included
Free Breakfast: No
Bathroom in Room: No
Credit Cards Accepted: No
Kitchen: YES
Lockers: No
Reservations Accepted: YES
Internet at local library C@p site
Age Range Allowed: All Ages in the Family Room
Minimum Stay: No Minimum
Cost: $25/person/night
The Dawson Room is named after Sir John William Dawson (1820-1899) and his son George Mercer Dawson (1849-1901).
Sir John William Dawson was a scientist of worldwide reputation, the Superintendant of Education for Nova Scotia in 1850. He was the fifth principal of McGill University in Montreal from 1855-1893, knighted in 1884. He was known as a modernist in science and education, admitting women to the university, and also a Christian leading anti-Darwinist (evolution vs. creation)
George Mercer Dawson was a renowned geologist beginning a remarkable career in the Geological Survey of Canada and eventually headed in 1895 until his death in 1901.
MacGregor Room
The MacGregor room is named after Reverend James MacGregor (1759-1830). He preached his first sermon in English and Gaelic and began his fruitiful and apostolic gospel ministry of forty-four years. From the time of his arrival from Scotland until 1795 in he laid the foundations for several congragations, built churches, and did the work of an evangelist. On September 17, 1786 he organized the congregation that later became James Church and afterwards, First Presbyterian Church, in New Glasgow where he ministered until his death. He also made numerous and extended pioneer missionary journeys to almost all parts of the maritimes of the Presbyterian Church of Canada.
McCulloch Room
The McCulloch room is named after Reverend Doctor Thomas McCulloch. Rev. Dr. McCulloch was a Presbyterian Minister, educator, political reformer, author, and founder of Pictou Academy. He was editor of Stepsure Letters and Popery Condemned. He was a naturalist and bird collector. He was the first President and teacher/professor of Dalhousie University.
The living room has cable tv/dvd/vcr for guests entertainment. There are books, magazines and children's stories as well.
The kitchen is located as you step into the hostel back door. It is accessible to all guests and is free to use, as are the utensils, dinnerware, pots/pans within the kitchen. You can store your food items in the fridge. It is a great place to meet new people staying at the hostel.
Bathroom
Sun Room
The other things available here at the hostel are free internet access, which includes MSN Messenger, which is located in the rec room of the hostel. This is also a great place to just sit and relax on one of the couches or chairs to cool off during those hot summer days and nights. There is a spacious back yard with plenty of parking and a couple of pinic tables to lounge about on. There is also a lovely flower garden out front and to the side of the hostel. We are also cat friendly. There are four cats on the premises.
The hostel is located just above downtown Pictou, and also just up from the waterfront. We're just a few minutes walk away from a grand adventure at our many historical sites and buildings. Why not go on a tour of our little town and take in the sites and scenery. Have a blast here in Pictou and come stay with us here at the hostel!
Dear Hosteller:
Have you considered running your own hostel? This business is for sale to the right person, who commits to continuing this operation.
The turnkey deal involves passing over the key to you, all furnishings are part of the property, to avoid any break in service.
Business books, advertising, permits all included.
Potential to expand, new ideas to implement to add to your own personality.
Talk to management!
