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Hector Heritage Quay

33 Caladh Avenue, Pictou, Nova Scotia B0K 1H0, Canada
(902) 485-4371
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the 'Hector'
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Pictou
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Hector Lobster hatchery: Where a lot of those lovely lobsters get their start in life bateau et batiment A l'intérieur du centre d'interprétation
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Toronto, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Informative”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Interesting but quite expensive to have a tour of the Hector if I remember correctly. Nice ship. More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“A perfect replica of a 1770s emigrant ship”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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This place is volunteer-run and employs students in summer. The ship and exhibit centre are fascinating and there is a wonderful gift shop. More

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Coppell, Texas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“charming, small port on the leeward side of the Atlantic”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

nice, small sea port; nicely laid out so one can wander in and out of museums and shops More

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Surrey, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A powerful, informative recreation of the first Scottish immigrants”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

The concept of recreating the sea journey and the problems of settling the land by the Scottish immigrants in the late 1700's is thoroughly realized. The museum and ship are a labour of love by Pictou visionaries who have spared no effort in getting it right. The 'Hector' is the star - the attention to detail is extraordinary and every... More

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Kortrijk, Belgium
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Sans plus”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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33 Caladh Avenue
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