WORLDWIDE ACCESS

Geographically, Pictou County is ideally situated for businesses that rely on an effective distribution network. The county contains links by land, sea and air that connect directly with destinations across North America and overseas. A number of commercial and industrial properties in Pictou County have on-site rail access providing accessible and efficient transportation to destinations throughout North America.


 
Unparalleled Access to Markets Worldwide

With its strategic geographical location, its multi-cultural make-up and its unique trade links (NAFTA, WTO, APEC), Canada provides unparalleled access to the world's richest and most dynamic markets in America, Asia and Europe. Nova Scotia’s strategic position on the Eastern Seaboard provides access to major North American markets and links to all major ports of call.


Access to the World's Richest Market

Through the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada lies at the heart of the largest trading block in the world:

• 386 million people
  
• combined GDP of almost $8.5 trillion (US).
  
• Distances to markets are short.
  
• Nova Scotia is 2 hours by air from Boston , New York, or Toronto.
  
• Rapid rail access to US Mid-West
  
• Direct container access