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'''New Glasgow''' ([[2001]] population 9,432; metropolitan population 36,735) is the largest [[town]] in [[Pictou County, Nova Scotia|Pictou County]], [[Nova Scotia]], [[Canada]]. Together with the neighbouring towns of [[Stellarton, Nova Scotia|Stellarton]], [[Westville, Nova Scotia|Westville]], [[Trenton, Nova Scotia|Trenton]], and [[Pictou, Nova Scotia|Pictou]]; they make up the province's fourth largest urban area.
{{Use Canadian English|date=April 2019}}
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| leader_name = Nancy Dicks
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'''New Glasgow''' is a town in [[Pictou County]], in the province of [[Nova Scotia]], Canada. It is situated on the banks of the East River of Pictou, which flows into [[Pictou Harbour]], a sub-basin of the [[Northumberland Strait]].
The first settlement of New Glasgow was by [[Deacon Thomas Fraser]] in [[1784]], and it was officially incorporated in [[1875]].


The town's population was 9,075 in the 2016 census. New Glasgow is at the centre of the province's fourth largest urban area; the population of the New Glasgow [[Census geographic units of Canada|census agglomeration]] in the 2016 census was 34,487. The New Glasgow census agglomeration includes the smaller adjacent towns of [[Stellarton]], [[Westville, Nova Scotia|Westville]], and [[Trenton, Nova Scotia|Trenton]] as well as adjacent rural areas of the county.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stds.statcan.ca/english/sgc/2006/2006-cma-searchstruc2-fin.asp?criteria=12220 |title="New Glasgow" Census subdivisions |access-date=2007-03-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070703125715/http://stds.statcan.ca/english/sgc/2006/2006-cma-searchstruc2-fin.asp?criteria=12220 |archive-date=2007-07-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Major employers in the area include [[Michelin]], [[Trenton Works]] (a rail car company) and [[Kimberly-Clark]]. [[Sobeys]], a national grocery chain, is based in nearby Stellarton.

==History==
[[File:HectorPioneerByJohnWilson.jpg|thumb|left|[[Hector (immigration ship)|Hector Pioneer]] by sculptor [[John Wilson (sculptor)|John A. Wilson]] of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia (Wilson donated land for the [[Aberdeen Regional Hospital]])]]

Scottish immigrants, including those on the ship [[Hector (immigration ship)|Hector]] in 1773, settled the area of the East River of Pictou during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Deacon [[Thomas Fraser (deacon)|Thomas Fraser]] first settled the area at the head of navigation on the East River of Pictou in 1784. The settlement was officially named "New Glasgow", after [[Glasgow]] in [[Scotland]], in 1809, the same year its first trading post was developed.

The discovery of large [[coal]] deposits in the East River valley during the early 19th century saw New Glasgow, at the head of navigation, quickly develop into a manufacturing and port community.

In 1829, a horse-drawn [[tramway (industrial)|tramway]] was built using [[standard gauge]] rails from the settlement of Albion Mines (now [[Stellarton]]) to a wharf near New Glasgow. This was the first use of standard gauge rails in what would become Canada. On September 19, 1839, the [[Albion Railway]] was opened from Albion Mines to New Glasgow, hauling coal wagons behind steam locomotives such as the [[Samson (locomotive)|Samson]] along the west bank of the East River of Pictou. This was the second steam-powered railway in what would become Canada, and the first to use [[iron]] rails. The railway was extended north to a coal loading pier at Dunbar's Point on May 14, 1840.

In 1840, [[George MacKenzie (shipbuilder)|George MacKenzie]] started the town's first shipbuilding company, which eventually built or owned 34 vessels; hundreds of ships would later be built along the East River in New Glasgow. In 1861 the clipper ship ''[[Sebastopol (ship)|Sebastopol]]'' was built.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sebastopol Embarkation List 1861|url=https://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Digitised/Emigration/EmbarkationLists/Sebastopol-1861/Sebastopol-1861.pdf}}</ref>

In June 1867, the [[Nova Scotia Railway]] opened its "Eastern Line" from [[Truro, Nova Scotia|Truro]] through New Glasgow to its terminus at the passenger and cargo wharf in [[Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia|Pictou Landing]]. In 1882 the "Eastern Extension" of the [[Intercolonial Railway]] was opened from New Glasgow to [[Mulgrave, Nova Scotia|Mulgrave]] on the [[Strait of Canso]], placing New Glasgow on the mainline between [[Cape Breton Island]] and the North American rail network.

Economic development in New Glasgow was driven by the steel industry in neighbouring [[Trenton, Nova Scotia|Trenton]] (site of the first steel manufacturing in Canada), shipbuilding and shipping in [[Pictou]] and [[Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia|Pictou Landing]], and coal mining in [[Stellarton]] and [[Westville, Nova Scotia|Westville]].
[[File:New Glasgow, Nova Scotia (2675072170).jpg|thumb|276x276px|New Glasgow map 1889]]
After [[World War I]], the famous New York sculptor [[J. Massey Rhind]] was commissioned to make the Nova Scotia Highlander soldier cenotaph. In 1946, New Glasgow was the setting for an important civil rights case when [[Viola Desmond]] challenged racial segregation of New Glasgow's [[Roseland Theatre (Nova Scotia)|Roseland Theatre]]. New Glasgow became a service centre for the county during the late 20th century as shopping centres, retail and residential development was spurred by the construction of [[Nova Scotia Highway 104|Highway 104]].

===Municipal amalgamation===

Talk of amalgamating the six municipal units in Pictou County has increased in recent years. Among the reasons for this, small towns adjacent to New Glasgow are having a hard time coping financially on their own due to the declining economy. Also, Pictou County has the most politicians per capita in Canada.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.metronews.ca/halifax/local/article/192013 |title=Metro {{!}} Pictou County, where politicians are thick on the ground<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2009-03-13 |archive-date=2011-05-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523154649/http://www.metronews.ca/halifax/local/article/192013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> With the Government of Nova Scotia having already amalgamated Halifax County, Cape Breton County, and Queens County into regional municipalities, Pictou County residents feel it is only a matter of time before that concept is introduced in Pictou County. The two most often suggested scenarios involve amalgamating the entire county (six municipalities) into a single regional municipality, or amalgamating the upper East River towns (New Glasgow, [[Stellarton]], [[Trenton, Nova Scotia|Trenton]], [[Westville, Nova Scotia|Westville]]) into a single larger town. After several months of public backlash a vote was held and the public spoke against amalgamation, effectively killing any possibility of a future merger.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ngnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=157575&sc=493 |newspaper=The News Serving Pictou County Nova Scotia|title= Editorials – United area helps united effort <!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref>

==Geography==
[[File:New Glasgow Riverfront.jpg|thumb|left|New Glasgow riverfront]]
New Glasgow is located on Nova Scotia's north shore, {{convert|165|km|abbr=on}} northeast of [[Halifax Regional Municipality|Halifax]], {{convert|110|km|abbr=on}} west of the [[Canso Causeway]] to [[Cape Breton Island|Cape Breton]] and {{convert|20|km|abbr=on}} south of the [[Prince Edward Island]] ferry at [[Caribou, Nova Scotia|Caribou]]. The town can be easily accessed from several exits off the [[Nova Scotia Highway 104|Trans Canada Highway]]. It is in the [[Atlantic Time Zone]], four hours behind UTC.

New Glasgow is divided by the East River (north – south), a tidal estuary with brackish (salt and fresh) water. The three lane George Street bridge is the only vehicle crossing within town limits and is considered the main entrance into the downtown core on the east side of the river. The closest bridges out of town are the [[Trenton Connector Road|Trenton Connector]] to the north, the Trans Canada Highway to the south and Bridge Avenue (Stellarton) also to the south.

===Climate===

[[Köppen-Geiger climate classification system]] classifies New Glasgow's climate as [[humid continental climate|humid continental]] (Dfb),<ref name="Climate-Data.org">{{cite web|title=Climate: New Glasgow – Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table|url=http://en.climate-data.org/location/10875/|publisher=Climate-Data.org|access-date=31 August 2013}}</ref> with rainy and snowy cold winters and warm humid summers. The highest temperature ever recorded in New Glasgow was {{convert|36.0|C|0}} on 10 August 2001.<ref name="CCN"/> The coldest temperature ever recorded was {{convert|-39.4|C|0}} on 2 February 1961.<ref name="February 1961">{{cite web
| publisher = [[Environment Canada]]
| url = http://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_data/daily_data_e.html?hlyRange=%7C&dlyRange=1952-02-01%7C1976-12-31&mlyRange=1952-01-01%7C1976-12-01&StationID=6479&Prov=NS&urlExtension=_e.html&searchType=stnName&optLimit=yearRange&StartYear=1840&EndYear=2016&selRowPerPage=25&Line=0&searchMethod=contains&Month=2&Day=15&txtStationName=stellarton+lourdes&timeframe=2&Year=1961
| title = Daily Data Report for February 1961
| work = Canadian Climate Data
| access-date = 16 September 2016|date = 2011-10-31}}</ref>

{{Weather box
|location = [[Lyons Brook, Nova Scotia|Lyons Brook]], 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1945–present{{efn|Climate data was recorded at New Glasgow from July 1945 to December 1950, at [[Stellarton]] from February 1952 to December 1976, and at Lyons Brook from June 1984 to present.}}
|metric first = yes
|single line = yes
|Jan record high C = 17.0
|Feb record high C = 17.5
|Mar record high C = 28.0
|Apr record high C = 29.0
|May record high C = 33.0
|Jun record high C = 34.0
|Jul record high C = 34.4
|Aug record high C = 36.0
|Sep record high C = 34.5
|Oct record high C = 27.8
|Nov record high C = 22.8
|Dec record high C = 18.0
|year record high C = 36.0
|Jan high C = -1.5
|Feb high C = -1.1
|Mar high C = 2.9
|Apr high C = 8.6
|May high C = 15.6
|Jun high C = 20.9
|Jul high C = 24.8
|Aug high C = 24.5
|Sep high C = 20.0
|Oct high C = 13.7
|Nov high C = 7.4
|Dec high C = 1.5
|year high C = 11.4
|Jan mean C = -6.2
|Feb mean C = -5.9
|Mar mean C = -1.7
|Apr mean C = 4.2
|May mean C = 10.2
|Jun mean C = 15.3
|Jul mean C = 19.3
|Aug mean C = 19.1
|Sep mean C = 14.8
|Oct mean C = 9.2
|Nov mean C = 3.7
|Dec mean C = -2.5
|year mean C = 6.6
|Jan low C = -11.0
|Feb low C = -10.7
|Mar low C = -6.2
|Apr low C = -0.3
|May low C = 4.7
|Jun low C = 9.7
|Jul low C = 13.8
|Aug low C = 13.6
|Sep low C = 9.6
|Oct low C = 4.7
|Nov low C = 0.0
|Dec low C = -6.5
|year low C = 1.8
|Jan record low C = -32.8
|Feb record low C = -39.4
|Mar record low C = -29.4
|Apr record low C = -13.9
|May record low C = -6.7
|Jun record low C = -3.9
|Jul record low C = 1.7
|Aug record low C = 1.1
|Sep record low C = -5.6
|Oct record low C = -7.8
|Nov record low C = -14.0
|Dec record low C = -30.0
|year record low C = -39.4
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 109.7
|Feb precipitation mm = 94.7
|Mar precipitation mm = 100.3
|Apr precipitation mm = 93.7
|May precipitation mm = 83.9
|Jun precipitation mm = 89.7
|Jul precipitation mm = 76.6
|Aug precipitation mm = 81.4
|Sep precipitation mm = 117.6
|Oct precipitation mm = 128.6
|Nov precipitation mm = 135.1
|Dec precipitation mm = 121.1
|year precipitation mm = 1232.2
|rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm = 40.2
|Feb rain mm = 31.6
|Mar rain mm = 50.4
|Apr rain mm = 74.3
|May rain mm = 82.7
|Jun rain mm = 89.7
|Jul rain mm = 76.6
|Aug rain mm = 81.4
|Sep rain mm = 117.6
|Oct rain mm = 128.1
|Nov rain mm = 117.5
|Dec rain mm = 63.2
|year rain mm = 953.3

|snow colour = green
|Jan snow cm = 69.6
|Feb snow cm = 63.1
|Mar snow cm = 49.9
|Apr snow cm = 19.3
|May snow cm = 1.2
|Jun snow cm = 0.0
|Jul snow cm = 0.0
|Aug snow cm = 0.0
|Sep snow cm = 0.0
|Oct snow cm = 0.4
|Nov snow cm = 17.6
|Dec snow cm = 57.9
|year snow cm = 279.0
|source 1 = [[Environment Canada]]<ref name="CCN">{{cite web
| publisher = [[Environment Canada]]
| url = http://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/results_1981_2010_e.html?stnID=6393&autofwd=1
| title = Lyons Brook, Nova Scotia
| work = Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
| access-date = 16 September 2016|date = 2013-09-25}}</ref><ref name="New Glasgow Trenton">{{cite web
| publisher = [[Environment Canada]]
| url = http://climate.weather.gc.ca/historical_data/search_historic_data_stations_e.html?searchType=stnName&timeframe=1&txtStationName=new+glasgow+trenton&searchMethod=contains&optLimit=yearRange&StartYear=1840&EndYear=2016&Year=2016&Month=9&Day=15&selRowPerPage=25
| title = New Glasgow Trenton
| work = Canadian Climate Data
| access-date = 16 September 2016|date = 2011-10-31}}</ref><ref name="Stellarton Lourdes">{{cite web
| publisher = [[Environment Canada]]
| url = http://climate.weather.gc.ca/historical_data/search_historic_data_stations_e.html?searchType=stnName&timeframe=1&txtStationName=stellarton+lourdes&searchMethod=contains&optLimit=yearRange&StartYear=1840&EndYear=2016&Year=2016&Month=9&Day=15&selRowPerPage=25
| title = Stellarton Lourdes
| work = Canadian Climate Data
| access-date = 16 September 2016|date = 2011-10-31}}</ref><ref name="Lyons Brook">{{cite web
| publisher = [[Environment Canada]]
| url = http://climate.weather.gc.ca/historical_data/search_historic_data_stations_e.html?searchType=stnName&timeframe=1&txtStationName=lyons+brook&searchMethod=contains&optLimit=yearRange&StartYear=2016&EndYear=2016&Year=2016&Month=9&Day=15&selRowPerPage=25
| title = Lyons Brook
| work = Canadian Climate Data
| access-date = 16 September 2016|date = 2011-10-31}}</ref>
| date = September 2016
}}

== Demographics ==
{{stack|{{Historical populations
|1871|1676
|1881|2595
|1891|3776
|1901|4447
|1911|6383
|1921|8974
|1931|8858
|1941|9210
|1951|10433
|1956|9998
|1961|9782
|1971|10849
|1981|10464
|1991|9905
|2001|9432
|2011|9562
|2016|9075
|2021|9471
|footnote=<ref>[http://www66.statcan.gc.ca/eng/acyb_c1942-eng.aspx?opt=/eng/1942/194201570095_p.%2095.pdf , Censuses 1871–1941]</ref><ref name="www66.statcan.gc.ca">http://www66.statcan.gc.ca/eng/acyb_c1955-eng.aspx?opt=/eng/1955/195501710145_p.%20145.pdf , Census 1941–1951</ref><ref>[http://www66.statcan.gc.ca/eng/acyb_c1932-eng.aspx?opt=/eng/1932/193201410103_p.%20103.pdf , Censuses 1871–1931]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www66.statcan.gc.ca/eng/acyb_c1966-eng.aspx?opt=/eng/1966/196602190191_p.%20191.pdf |title=Census 1956–1961 |publisher=6.statcan.gc.ca |date=2009-06-09 |access-date=2021-02-09}}</ref>
<ref>[http://www66.statcan.gc.ca/eng/acyb_c1967-eng.aspx?opt=/eng/1967/196702210189_p.%20189.pdf , Census 1961]</ref><ref>http://www.gov.ns.ca/finance/publish/CENSUS/Census%201.pdf {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005011332/http://www.gov.ns.ca/finance/publish/CENSUS/Census%201.pdf# |date=2013-10-05 }}, Censuses 1981–2001</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E |title=2006 Community Profiles |website=[[Statistics Canada]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117170737/http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E |archive-date=2012-01-17 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=2021census/>
}}}}

In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], New Glasgow had a population of {{nts|9471}} living in {{nts|4445}} of its {{nts|4782}} total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:9471-9075}}|9075|1}} from its 2016 population of {{nts|9075}}. With a land area of {{convert|9.96|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|9471|9.96|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000203&geocode=A000212 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Nova Scotia | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=March 12, 2022}}</ref>

Mother tongue language (2006)<ref name="SC2006">{{cite web |url=http://ceps.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=1212014&Geo2=PR&Code2=13&Data=Count&SearchText=new |title=glasgow&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=Custom&Custom=1000,7000,8000 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia |access-date=2009-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706203926/http://ceps.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=1212014&Geo2=PR&Code2=13&Data=Count&SearchText=new |archive-date=2011-07-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Language
! Population
! Pct (%)
|-
| English only
| 8,980
| 97.66%
|-
| Other languages
| 120
| 1.31%
|-
| French only
| 95
| 1.03%
|-
| Both English and French
| 0
| 0.00%
|}

===Neighbourhoods===
;South End
The southeastern part of the town is located on the east bank of the East River, immediately north of the unincorporated community of [[Plymouth, Pictou County, Nova Scotia|Plymouth]] and west of the unincorporated community of Priestville. It is largely commercial and centred upon East River Road (signed as [[Nova Scotia Route 348|Route 348]]).

The [[Aberdeen Regional Hospital|Aberdeen Hospital]], New Glasgow business park, New Glasgow Police headquarters, [[North Nova Education Centre]] and the Aberdeen Shopping Centre are situated here as well as a residential area.

;Downtown
Located on the east bank of the East River and centred on the George Street Bridge, the downtown core has a central business district along Provost Street and Archimedes Street. Banks, insurance companies, law firms, accounting firms, engineering companies, restaurants and independent retailers are located in historic buildings along these streets.

Formerly industrial, the downtown area along the river has undergone a waterfront revitalization in recent decades as factories and foundries closed and were replaced by a performing arts centre, office buildings and a marina. Currently, only one foundry and several warehouses and a cement plant remain along the rail corridor in this area.

;East Side
The east end is the area east of downtown and is bordered on the east by the unincorporated communities of [[Frasers Mountain, Nova Scotia|Frasers Mountain]] and [[Linacy, Nova Scotia|Linacy]]. It is largely residential.

;North End
The northeastern part of the town stretches along the east bank of the East River from the downtown to the border with [[Trenton, Nova Scotia|Trenton]].

;West Side
The west side of the town is located on the west bank of the East River, consists of a residential area north of George Street through to the unincorporated community of [[Abercrombie, Nova Scotia|Abercrombie]].

The area of the West Side southwest of George Street along Westville Road is a commercial area and includes the Highland Square Mall as well as a district of [[big box store]]s. This part of the town borders the town of [[Stellarton]] to the south and the Town of Westville to the southwest. Westville Road leads to the town of [[Westville, Nova Scotia|Westville]], about {{convert|2.5|km|abbr=on}} beyond Exit 23 at the Trans Canada Highway.

==Economy==
Major employers in the area include the [[Aberdeen Regional Hospital|Aberdeen Hospital]], a [[Michelin]] tire plant in nearby [[Granton, Nova Scotia|Granton]] and the headquarters of [[Sobeys]], a national grocery chain, in nearby [[Stellarton]]. However, New Glasgow and Pictou County have suffered the closure of many large employers, including [[Convergys]] (~200 jobs),<ref>{{cite news|title=Convergys call centre closing date pushed ahead to August|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/convergys-call-centre-closing-date-pushed-ahead-to-august-1.2983921|website=CBC News|publisher=CBC News|access-date=17 January 2016}}</ref> the [[Northern Pulp Nova Scotia]] pulp mill in nearby [[Abercrombie, Nova Scotia|Abercrombie]] (~300 jobs).

New Glasgow's historic downtown core is home to several shops and services. Including restaurants, pubs, cabarets, clothing stores, gift shops, furniture department stores, a marina on the riverfront, government offices and banks. A major revitalization plan was recently announced for the downtown core. A large sum of the funds will be provided by the federal government. Among the projects are a walking bridge that will connect the riverfront marina with the Samson Trail on the west side, improvements to the historic town hall, an updated and possibly expanded library, and beautification of public spaces and storefronts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ngnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=47048&sc=49 |newspaper=The News Serving Pictou County Nova Scotia: Local News | title= RIGHT TO THE CORE<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref>

New Glasgow is the commercial hub of northeastern Nova Scotia. Well known chain stores include [[Sobeys]] (three locations), [[Real Atlantic Superstore]], [[Shoppers Drug Mart]], [[Staples (Canada)|Staples]], [[The Brick]] and [[Canadian Tire]].

The Westville Road/Highland Square Mall area has seen significant commercial growth in recent years. A new [[Walmart Canada|Walmart]] opened next to Highland Square in early 2007, replacing the smaller location in the mall. [[Canadian Tire]] relocated to Walmart's old location in the spring of 2008, making it the second-largest Canadian Tire store in Nova Scotia.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ngnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=127203&sc=49 |newspaper=The News Serving Pictou County Nova Scotia: Local News |title= New Canadian Tire store one of the biggest in the province<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref> [[Winners]] opened in Spring 2009, in Canadian Tire's former location.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ngnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=126239&sc=49 |newspaper=The News Serving Pictou County Nova Scotia: Local News | title=WINNERS Coming to Highland Square Mall<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref> [[Future Shop]] has built a new store next to the new Canadian Tire, which opened in Spring 2009 but has since closed.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ngnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=133018&sc=49 |newspaper=The News Serving Pictou County Nova Scotia: Local News | title=Future Shop coming to Pictou County<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref> [[SportChek]] opened a new store inside the mall in Fall 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ngnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=219725&sc=49 |newspaper=The News Serving Pictou County Nova Scotia: Local News | title=Mall rearranges stores to accommodate Sport Chek<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref> The Highland Square Mall is unfortunately well known for its high turnover rate of stores and the closure of many long-time shops including Carlton Cards, Sears, Sparkles Arcade, Ranchers Steakhouse, Captain Sub, etc.

About a minute away from the Westville Road commercial district, on the opposite side of the Trans Canada Highway in [[Stellarton]], a new business park is currently being developed. The [[Holiday Inn Express]] Hotel Stellarton – New Glasgow was the first confirmed business for the park.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ngnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=33827&sc=49 |newspaper=The News Serving Pictou County Nova Scotia: Local News | title=Stellarton hotel construction beginning soon<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref> It officially opened on July 25, 2008. Proudfoot's Home Hardware Building Centre opened in the park in 2012.
[[File:Canada. Department of Mines... New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Scale 1 - 24 000 - C.O. Sénécal, Geographer and Chief Draughtsman ; A. Joanes, Draughtsman. Topography ... - btv1b53206051b.jpg|thumb|320x320px|Topographical map 1920 New Glasgow Pictou County]]
The New Glasgow Farmers Market<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ngfarmmarket.com |title=The New Glasgow Farmers Market |publisher=Ngfarmmarket.com |date= |access-date=2021-02-09}}</ref> expanded into an additional, heated facility in November 2015 with the financial assistance of ACOA,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/eng/Agency/mediaroom/NewsReleases/Pages/4445.aspx |title=Think Local, Buy Local, Grow Local – New Glasgow Farmers Market Expanding with Construction of New Building |publisher=Acoa-apeca.gc.ca |date= 15 September 2020|access-date=2021-02-09}}</ref> The Market is now open every Saturday from 9am until 1pm and boasts more than 70 vendors and more than 1,800 weekly visitors during the peak season from May until October. On July 1, 2017, the New Glasgow Farmers Market will unveil a new community garden project titled The Giving Garden.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ngfarmmarket.com/2017/05/18/exciting-news-growing-your-way/ |title=The Giving Garden |access-date=2017-06-18 |archive-date=2017-10-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018082533/https://ngfarmmarket.com/2017/05/18/exciting-news-growing-your-way/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The project was completed by Market volunteers with the financial grants from the province's Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage through the 150 Forward Fund and a Wellness grant from the Pictou County Health Authority.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcha.nshealth.ca/default.htm |title=Pictou County Health Authority |date= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407142259/http://www.pcha.nshealth.ca/default.htm |access-date=2021-02-09|archive-date=2017-04-07 }}</ref>

==Culture==
[[File:HighlandSoldierByJMasseyRhindNewGlasgowNovaScotia.jpg|thumb|Highland Soldier by renowned sculptor [[J. Massey Rhind]], New Glasgow, Nova Scotia]]
Museums in New Glasgow include the [[Carmichael Stewart House Heritage Museum]], local Military Museum, and local Sports Hall of Fame.

Glasgow Square Theatre, located on the downtown riverfront, is a 285-seat auditorium that hosts year-round concerts, plays, and other community functions. The theatre can be transformed into an outdoor amphitheatre, one of the few theatres in Canada (if not the only) that can do that. During the summer it hosts celebrations for Canada Day on June 30, the New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee during the first weekend in August, and the Race on the River Dragon Boat Festival in mid-August.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newglasgow.ca/index.php/plan-your-visit/attractions |title=Attractions |publisher=Newglasgow.ca |date= |accessdate=2022-03-29}}</ref>

The New Glasgow Jubilee features local and national musical acts.

The Race on the River features teams representing local companies and organizations paddling along the East River to raise money for local charities.

New Glasgow's oldest summer event, The Festival of the Tartans, is a celebration of the town's Scottish roots.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newglasgow.ca/index.php/plan-your-visit/festivals-events |title=Festivals & Events |publisher=Newglasgow.ca |date= |access-date=2022-03-29}}</ref>

==Sports==
In December 1906, the [[New Glasgow Cubs]] challenged the [[Montreal Wanderers]] for the [[Stanley Cup]]. The Cubs were defeated in the two game total goals contest, losing 10–3 on December 27 and 7–2 on December 29.<ref>{{cite web |title=2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs |website=NHL.com |publisher=[[National Hockey League]] |access-date=March 31, 2022 |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=25085}}</ref>

New Glasgow's [[John Brother MacDonald Stadium]] (formerly New Glasgow Stadium) used to be home to the [[Pictou County Crushers]] of the [[Maritime Junior Hockey League]] and the Weeks Major Midgets of the [[Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League|Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League]]. The team now plays at the Pictou County Wellness Centre.

The Crushers were based in [[Halifax Regional Municipality|Halifax]] and known as Team Pepsi until 2004 when the Weeks Hockey Organization bought the club and moved it to New Glasgow. After struggling to attract fans in Halifax's crowded hockey market, the team is now one of the league's top draws.

New Glasgow hosted the 2005 MJAHL All Star game and the 2006 MJAHL Entry Draft. It was announced on December 29, 2006, that New Glasgow would host the 2008 [[Fred Page Cup]], where the Crushers defeated the defending FPC winners from [[Pembroke, Ontario]] in the championship game.

The town hosted the [[Telus Cup]] (then Air Canada Cup), in 1997 and the 2001 World Under 17 Hockey Championships (co-hosted with [[Truro, Nova Scotia|Truro]]).

In 2007, New Glasgow hosted its first Major Junior hockey game ([[St. John's Fog Devils]] vs [[P.E.I. Rocket]]).

On February 9, 2008, New Glasgow was one of six communities across Canada selected to be showcased on [[CBC Sports]]' day-long ''[[Hockey Day in Canada]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newglasgow.ca/index.php?id=207&option=com_content&task=view |title=The Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia – Hockey Day in New Glasgow &#124; Hockey Day in New Glasgow |publisher=Newglasgow.ca |date= |access-date=2021-02-09}}</ref> The New Glasgow segments featured hometown NHL player Jon Sim and the town's annual Westside winter carnival.

===Johnny Miles Running Event===

The Johnny Miles Marathon is a set of road races held each year on the third Sunday of June. It was founded in 1975 by local physician Dr. Johnny Miles Williston. Williston named the race after [[Johnny Miles]], the legendary Nova Scotia marathoner for whom he was named.<ref>History of Johnny Miles event http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/2010-06-18/article-1362179/History-of-Johnny-Miles-event/1</ref> Williston served as co-director of the race until 2000. He died in December 2005. The "Johnny Walk," which is part of the event activities, is named for both Johnny Miles and Johnny Miles Williston.

On June 20, 2010, the 35th Annual Johnny Miles Marathon and Running Event was held in New Glasgow with a record participation of over 2000 runners.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ngnews.ca/Sports/2010-06-16/article-1331410/Johnny-Miles-attracts-record-participation/1 |title=Johnny Miles attracts record participation - Sports - The News |website=www.ngnews.ca |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720025734/http://www.ngnews.ca/Sports/2010-06-16/article-1331410/Johnny-Miles-attracts-record-participation/1 |archive-date=2011-07-20}}</ref> In 2012 the event was named as Run Nova Scotia's event of the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.johnnymiles.ca/index.php/jmm-archived-news/44-johnny-miles-voted-best-running-event-by-run-nova-scotia-for-2012 |title=Johnny Miles Running Event Weekend - Johnny Miles Voted Best Running Event by Run Nova Scotia for 2012 |website=www.johnnymiles.ca |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819043543/http://www.johnnymiles.ca/index.php/jmm-archived-news/44-johnny-miles-voted-best-running-event-by-run-nova-scotia-for-2012 |archive-date=2014-08-19}}</ref> The popular event sold out in both 2012 and 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/2013-06-12/article-3274567/Johnny-Miles-sold-out/1 |title = SaltWire}}</ref>
The event weekend features multiple races including a [[5000 metres|5K]], [[10K run|10K]], [[half-marathon]] and [[marathon]]. There is also a 5K kids race and a walking event called the "Johnny Walk." David MacLennan of [[Scotsburn, Nova Scotia]] holds the record for the most wins at the marathon distance, winning his 9th Johnny Miles Marathon in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thechronicleherald.ca/sports/108324-maclennan-wins-record-ninth-johnny-miles-marathon |title=MacLennan wins record ninth Johnny Miles Marathon {{!}} The Chronicle Herald |website=thechronicleherald.ca |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120624091909/http://thechronicleherald.ca/sports/108324-maclennan-wins-record-ninth-johnny-miles-marathon |archive-date=2012-06-24}}</ref>

==Education==
{{See also|List of schools in Nova Scotia}}

There are five schools in New Glasgow; including three primary-to-six elementary schools, a junior high school and a high school. The junior high school is made up of grades seven to nine. [[North Nova Education Centre]], which opened its doors in 2003, is made up of grades nine to twelve, and has students from four ‘feeder’ schools, [[East Pictou Middle School]], [[Trenton Middle School]], [[New Glasgow Junior High School]] and [[Thorburn Consolidated]].

==Notable residents==
{{See also|List of people from Pictou County, Nova Scotia}}
* Dr. [[Carrie Best]], journalist, publisher, activist
* {{citation needed span|[[Donald William Cameron]], 22nd Premier of Nova Scotia|date=February 2020}}
* [[George Canyon]], country singer who was the runner-up in the USA Network's ''[[Nashville Star]]'' 2 in 2004
* [[Kori Cheverie]], 2014 [[Clarkson Cup]] champion
* [[Brian Cyr]], darts player
* [[J.D. Fortune]], former lead singer of Australian rock band [[INXS]]. He was chosen as their new singer after winning CBS's ''[[Rock Star: INXS]]'' in 2005.
* [[Graham Fraser (industrialist)|Graham Fraser]], 19th-century [[industrialist]], Founder of the [[TrentonWorks|Nova Scotia Steel Company]] and mayor of New Glasgow
* [[John James Grant]], [[Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia]]
* [[Peter MacKay]], federal Conservative politician, formerly served as Minister of Justice and Attorney General
* [[Lisa MacLeod]], Ontario cabinet minister
* [[Pearleen Oliver]], anti racism advocate (1917''–''2008)
* [[Perry F. Rockwood]] (1917-2008), radio evangelist
* [[Jon Sim]], professional [[ice hockey]] player with the [[Bridgeport Sound Tigers]] of the [[American Hockey League]], won the Stanley Cup in 1999 with the [[Dallas Stars]].
* [[Mike Smith (actor)|Mike Smith]], actor known primarily for his role as "Bubbles" in ''[[Trailer Park Boys]]''.
* [[Derrick Walser]], professional [[ice hockey]] player with the [[Rapperswil-Jona Lakers]] of the Swiss [[National League A]].
* [[Colin White (ice hockey, born 1977)|Colin White]], Retired NHL player, won the Stanley Cup in 2000 and 2003 with the New Jersey Devils.
* [[John A. Wilson (sculptor)|John Wilson]], internationally renowned sculptor.
* Dann Alexander, freelance writer and animal rights activist.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dann Alexander |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/author/dann-alexander-1.6124157 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Butland |first=Sarah |date=2021-11-30 |title=A Memoir of Family and Place |url=https://athomeonthenorthshore.ca/a-memoir-of-family-and-place/ |access-date=2022-11-23 |website=At Home on the North Shore |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Media==
Radio
* FM 88.7: [[CBAF-FM-5|CBAF-10]] ([[Première Chaîne]])
* FM 89.5: [[CBHA-FM|CBHN]] ([[CBC Radio One]])
* FM 94.1: [[CKEC-FM|CKEC]] ''East Coast FM'' ([[adult contemporary]])
* FM 97.9: [[CKEZ-FM|CKEZ]] ''([[Classic rock|Classic Rock]])''

Newspapers
* [[The News (New Glasgow)|The News]]

==See also==
* [[List of municipalities in Nova Scotia]]

==Notes==
{{Notelist}}

==References==
{{reflist|colwidth=30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
{{Wikivoyage|New Glasgow}}
*{{Official website|http://www.newglasgow.ca/}} Official New Glasgow Website

{{Geographic location
|Centre = New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
|N =[[Trenton, Nova Scotia]]<br />Via {{jct|state=NS|Route|348}}
|NE =[[Little Harbour, Pictou, Nova Scotia|Little Harbour, Nova Scotia]]<br />Via {{jct|state=NS|Route|289}}<br />To {{jct|state=NS|Route|348}}
|E =[[Antigonish, Nova Scotia]] <br /> via [[Nova Scotia Highway 104|Trans-Canada Highway 104]]
|SE =
|S =[[Churchville, Nova Scotia]]<br />Via {{jct|state=NS|Route|348}}
|SW =[[Stellarton, Nova Scotia]]<br />Via {{jct|state=NS|Trunk|4}}/{{jct|state=NS|Route|289}}
|W =
|NW =[[Pictou|Pictou, Nova Scotia]]<br />Via [[Nova Scotia Highway 106|Trans-Canada Highway 106]]
}}

{{Subdivisions of Nova Scotia}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:New Glasgow, Nova Scotia| ]]
[[Category:Towns in Nova Scotia]]

Latest revision as of 17:06, 23 August 2024

"New Glasgow" redirects here. For other uses, see New Glasgow (disambiguation).

New Glasgow
Am Baile Beag[1] (Scottish Gaelic)
Town
The George Street Bridge joins the two halves of New Glasgow separated by the East River
The George Street Bridge joins the two halves of New Glasgow separated by the East River
Coat of arms of New Glasgow
Coat of arms
Nickname: 
"NG"[2]
Motto: 
Let New Glasgow Flourish[3]
New Glasgow is located in Nova Scotia
New Glasgow
New Glasgow
Location of New Glasgow in
Coordinates: 45°35′33″N 62°38′44″W / 45.59256°N 62.645458°W / 45.59256; -62.645458 (New Glasgow, Nova Scotia)
CountryCanada
ProvinceNova Scotia
CountyPictou
Founded1776
Incorporated              May 6, 1875
Government
 • TypeNew Glasgow Council
 • MayorNancy Dicks
 • MLAPat Dunn (PC)
 • MPSean Fraser (L)
Area
 (2016)[4]
 • Land9.96 km2 (3.85 sq mi)
 • Urban
39.52 km2 (15.26 sq mi)
 • Metro
2,066.66 km2 (797.94 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2016)[4]
 • Town9,075
 • Density911.6/km2 (2,361/sq mi)
 • Urban
20,609
 • Urban density521.5/km2 (1,351/sq mi)
 • Metro
35,809
 • Metro density17.3/km2 (45/sq mi)
 • Change 2011–16
Decrease5.1%
 • Census Ranking
445 of 5,162
DemonymNew Glaswegian[5]
Time zoneUTC– 04:00 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC– 03:00 (ADT)
Postal code(s)
B2H
Area code
  • 301 331 419 507 513 600 601 616 695 752 753 754 755 759 771 921 928 931 934 952 967
Dwellings4,343
Median Income*$39,979 CDN
Websitewww.newglasgow.ca
  • Median household income, 2005 (all households)

New Glasgow is a town in Pictou County, in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is situated on the banks of the East River of Pictou, which flows into Pictou Harbour, a sub-basin of the Northumberland Strait.

The town's population was 9,075 in the 2016 census. New Glasgow is at the centre of the province's fourth largest urban area; the population of the New Glasgow census agglomeration in the 2016 census was 34,487. The New Glasgow census agglomeration includes the smaller adjacent towns of Stellarton, Westville, and Trenton as well as adjacent rural areas of the county.[6]

History

[edit]
Hector Pioneer by sculptor John A. Wilson of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia (Wilson donated land for the Aberdeen Regional Hospital)

Scottish immigrants, including those on the ship Hector in 1773, settled the area of the East River of Pictou during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Deacon Thomas Fraser first settled the area at the head of navigation on the East River of Pictou in 1784. The settlement was officially named "New Glasgow", after Glasgow in Scotland, in 1809, the same year its first trading post was developed.

The discovery of large coal deposits in the East River valley during the early 19th century saw New Glasgow, at the head of navigation, quickly develop into a manufacturing and port community.

In 1829, a horse-drawn tramway was built using standard gauge rails from the settlement of Albion Mines (now Stellarton) to a wharf near New Glasgow. This was the first use of standard gauge rails in what would become Canada. On September 19, 1839, the Albion Railway was opened from Albion Mines to New Glasgow, hauling coal wagons behind steam locomotives such as the Samson along the west bank of the East River of Pictou. This was the second steam-powered railway in what would become Canada, and the first to use iron rails. The railway was extended north to a coal loading pier at Dunbar's Point on May 14, 1840.

In 1840, George MacKenzie started the town's first shipbuilding company, which eventually built or owned 34 vessels; hundreds of ships would later be built along the East River in New Glasgow. In 1861 the clipper ship Sebastopol was built.[7]

In June 1867, the Nova Scotia Railway opened its "Eastern Line" from Truro through New Glasgow to its terminus at the passenger and cargo wharf in Pictou Landing. In 1882 the "Eastern Extension" of the Intercolonial Railway was opened from New Glasgow to Mulgrave on the Strait of Canso, placing New Glasgow on the mainline between Cape Breton Island and the North American rail network.

Economic development in New Glasgow was driven by the steel industry in neighbouring Trenton (site of the first steel manufacturing in Canada), shipbuilding and shipping in Pictou and Pictou Landing, and coal mining in Stellarton and Westville.

New Glasgow map 1889

After World War I, the famous New York sculptor J. Massey Rhind was commissioned to make the Nova Scotia Highlander soldier cenotaph. In 1946, New Glasgow was the setting for an important civil rights case when Viola Desmond challenged racial segregation of New Glasgow's Roseland Theatre. New Glasgow became a service centre for the county during the late 20th century as shopping centres, retail and residential development was spurred by the construction of Highway 104.

Municipal amalgamation

[edit]

Talk of amalgamating the six municipal units in Pictou County has increased in recent years. Among the reasons for this, small towns adjacent to New Glasgow are having a hard time coping financially on their own due to the declining economy. Also, Pictou County has the most politicians per capita in Canada.[8] With the Government of Nova Scotia having already amalgamated Halifax County, Cape Breton County, and Queens County into regional municipalities, Pictou County residents feel it is only a matter of time before that concept is introduced in Pictou County. The two most often suggested scenarios involve amalgamating the entire county (six municipalities) into a single regional municipality, or amalgamating the upper East River towns (New Glasgow, Stellarton, Trenton, Westville) into a single larger town. After several months of public backlash a vote was held and the public spoke against amalgamation, effectively killing any possibility of a future merger.[9]

Geography

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New Glasgow riverfront

New Glasgow is located on Nova Scotia's north shore, 165 km (103 mi) northeast of Halifax, 110 km (68 mi) west of the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton and 20 km (12 mi) south of the Prince Edward Island ferry at Caribou. The town can be easily accessed from several exits off the Trans Canada Highway. It is in the Atlantic Time Zone, four hours behind UTC.

New Glasgow is divided by the East River (north – south), a tidal estuary with brackish (salt and fresh) water. The three lane George Street bridge is the only vehicle crossing within town limits and is considered the main entrance into the downtown core on the east side of the river. The closest bridges out of town are the Trenton Connector to the north, the Trans Canada Highway to the south and Bridge Avenue (Stellarton) also to the south.

Climate

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Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies New Glasgow's climate as humid continental (Dfb),[10] with rainy and snowy cold winters and warm humid summers. The highest temperature ever recorded in New Glasgow was 36.0 °C (97 °F) on 10 August 2001.[11] The coldest temperature ever recorded was −39.4 °C (−39 °F) on 2 February 1961.[12]

Climate data for Lyons Brook, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1945–present[a]
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 17.0
(62.6) 		17.5
(63.5) 		28.0
(82.4) 		29.0
(84.2) 		33.0
(91.4) 		34.0
(93.2) 		34.4
(93.9) 		36.0
(96.8) 		34.5
(94.1) 		27.8
(82.0) 		22.8
(73.0) 		18.0
(64.4) 		36.0
(96.8)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −1.5
(29.3) 		−1.1
(30.0) 		2.9
(37.2) 		8.6
(47.5) 		15.6
(60.1) 		20.9
(69.6) 		24.8
(76.6) 		24.5
(76.1) 		20.0
(68.0) 		13.7
(56.7) 		7.4
(45.3) 		1.5
(34.7) 		11.4
(52.5)
Daily mean °C (°F) −6.2
(20.8) 		−5.9
(21.4) 		−1.7
(28.9) 		4.2
(39.6) 		10.2
(50.4) 		15.3
(59.5) 		19.3
(66.7) 		19.1
(66.4) 		14.8
(58.6) 		9.2
(48.6) 		3.7
(38.7) 		−2.5
(27.5) 		6.6
(43.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −11.0
(12.2) 		−10.7
(12.7) 		−6.2
(20.8) 		−0.3
(31.5) 		4.7
(40.5) 		9.7
(49.5) 		13.8
(56.8) 		13.6
(56.5) 		9.6
(49.3) 		4.7
(40.5) 		0.0
(32.0) 		−6.5
(20.3) 		1.8
(35.2)
Record low °C (°F) −32.8
(−27.0) 		−39.4
(−38.9) 		−29.4
(−20.9) 		−13.9
(7.0) 		−6.7
(19.9) 		−3.9
(25.0) 		1.7
(35.1) 		1.1
(34.0) 		−5.6
(21.9) 		−7.8
(18.0) 		−14.0
(6.8) 		−30.0
(−22.0) 		−39.4
(−38.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 109.7
(4.32) 		94.7
(3.73) 		100.3
(3.95) 		93.7
(3.69) 		83.9
(3.30) 		89.7
(3.53) 		76.6
(3.02) 		81.4
(3.20) 		117.6
(4.63) 		128.6
(5.06) 		135.1
(5.32) 		121.1
(4.77) 		1,232.2
(48.51)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 40.2
(1.58) 		31.6
(1.24) 		50.4
(1.98) 		74.3
(2.93) 		82.7
(3.26) 		89.7
(3.53) 		76.6
(3.02) 		81.4
(3.20) 		117.6
(4.63) 		128.1
(5.04) 		117.5
(4.63) 		63.2
(2.49) 		953.3
(37.53)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 69.6
(27.4) 		63.1
(24.8) 		49.9
(19.6) 		19.3
(7.6) 		1.2
(0.5) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.4
(0.2) 		17.6
(6.9) 		57.9
(22.8) 		279.0
(109.8)
Source: Environment Canada[11][13][14][15]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
18711,676—    
18812,595+54.8%
18913,776+45.5%
19014,447+17.8%
19116,383+43.5%
19218,974+40.6%
19318,858−1.3%
19419,210+4.0%
195110,433+13.3%
19569,998−4.2%
19619,782−2.2%
197110,849+10.9%
198110,464−3.5%
19919,905−5.3%
20019,432−4.8%
20119,562+1.4%
20169,075−5.1%
20219,471+4.4%
[16][17][18][19] [20][21][22][23]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, New Glasgow had a population of 9,471 living in 4,445 of its 4,782 total private dwellings, a change of 4.4% from its 2016 population of 9,075. With a land area of 9.96 km2 (3.85 sq mi), it had a population density of 950.9/km2 (2,462.8/sq mi) in 2021.[23]

Mother tongue language (2006)[24]

Language Population Pct (%)
English only 8,980 97.66%
Other languages 120 1.31%
French only 95 1.03%
Both English and French 0 0.00%

Neighbourhoods

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South End

The southeastern part of the town is located on the east bank of the East River, immediately north of the unincorporated community of Plymouth and west of the unincorporated community of Priestville. It is largely commercial and centred upon East River Road (signed as Route 348).

The Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow business park, New Glasgow Police headquarters, North Nova Education Centre and the Aberdeen Shopping Centre are situated here as well as a residential area.

Downtown

Located on the east bank of the East River and centred on the George Street Bridge, the downtown core has a central business district along Provost Street and Archimedes Street. Banks, insurance companies, law firms, accounting firms, engineering companies, restaurants and independent retailers are located in historic buildings along these streets.

Formerly industrial, the downtown area along the river has undergone a waterfront revitalization in recent decades as factories and foundries closed and were replaced by a performing arts centre, office buildings and a marina. Currently, only one foundry and several warehouses and a cement plant remain along the rail corridor in this area.

East Side

The east end is the area east of downtown and is bordered on the east by the unincorporated communities of Frasers Mountain and Linacy. It is largely residential.

North End

The northeastern part of the town stretches along the east bank of the East River from the downtown to the border with Trenton.

West Side

The west side of the town is located on the west bank of the East River, consists of a residential area north of George Street through to the unincorporated community of Abercrombie.

The area of the West Side southwest of George Street along Westville Road is a commercial area and includes the Highland Square Mall as well as a district of big box stores. This part of the town borders the town of Stellarton to the south and the Town of Westville to the southwest. Westville Road leads to the town of Westville, about 2.5 km (1.6 mi) beyond Exit 23 at the Trans Canada Highway.

Economy

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Major employers in the area include the Aberdeen Hospital, a Michelin tire plant in nearby Granton and the headquarters of Sobeys, a national grocery chain, in nearby Stellarton. However, New Glasgow and Pictou County have suffered the closure of many large employers, including Convergys (~200 jobs),[25] the Northern Pulp Nova Scotia pulp mill in nearby Abercrombie (~300 jobs).

New Glasgow's historic downtown core is home to several shops and services. Including restaurants, pubs, cabarets, clothing stores, gift shops, furniture department stores, a marina on the riverfront, government offices and banks. A major revitalization plan was recently announced for the downtown core. A large sum of the funds will be provided by the federal government. Among the projects are a walking bridge that will connect the riverfront marina with the Samson Trail on the west side, improvements to the historic town hall, an updated and possibly expanded library, and beautification of public spaces and storefronts.[26]

New Glasgow is the commercial hub of northeastern Nova Scotia. Well known chain stores include Sobeys (three locations), Real Atlantic Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart, Staples, The Brick and Canadian Tire.

The Westville Road/Highland Square Mall area has seen significant commercial growth in recent years. A new Walmart opened next to Highland Square in early 2007, replacing the smaller location in the mall. Canadian Tire relocated to Walmart's old location in the spring of 2008, making it the second-largest Canadian Tire store in Nova Scotia.[27] Winners opened in Spring 2009, in Canadian Tire's former location.[28] Future Shop has built a new store next to the new Canadian Tire, which opened in Spring 2009 but has since closed.[29] SportChek opened a new store inside the mall in Fall 2009.[30] The Highland Square Mall is unfortunately well known for its high turnover rate of stores and the closure of many long-time shops including Carlton Cards, Sears, Sparkles Arcade, Ranchers Steakhouse, Captain Sub, etc.

About a minute away from the Westville Road commercial district, on the opposite side of the Trans Canada Highway in Stellarton, a new business park is currently being developed. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Stellarton – New Glasgow was the first confirmed business for the park.[31] It officially opened on July 25, 2008. Proudfoot's Home Hardware Building Centre opened in the park in 2012.

Topographical map 1920 New Glasgow Pictou County

The New Glasgow Farmers Market[32] expanded into an additional, heated facility in November 2015 with the financial assistance of ACOA,[33] The Market is now open every Saturday from 9am until 1pm and boasts more than 70 vendors and more than 1,800 weekly visitors during the peak season from May until October. On July 1, 2017, the New Glasgow Farmers Market will unveil a new community garden project titled The Giving Garden.[34] The project was completed by Market volunteers with the financial grants from the province's Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage through the 150 Forward Fund and a Wellness grant from the Pictou County Health Authority.[35]

Culture

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Highland Soldier by renowned sculptor J. Massey Rhind, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Museums in New Glasgow include the Carmichael Stewart House Heritage Museum, local Military Museum, and local Sports Hall of Fame.

Glasgow Square Theatre, located on the downtown riverfront, is a 285-seat auditorium that hosts year-round concerts, plays, and other community functions. The theatre can be transformed into an outdoor amphitheatre, one of the few theatres in Canada (if not the only) that can do that. During the summer it hosts celebrations for Canada Day on June 30, the New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee during the first weekend in August, and the Race on the River Dragon Boat Festival in mid-August.[36]

The New Glasgow Jubilee features local and national musical acts.

The Race on the River features teams representing local companies and organizations paddling along the East River to raise money for local charities.

New Glasgow's oldest summer event, The Festival of the Tartans, is a celebration of the town's Scottish roots.[37]

Sports

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In December 1906, the New Glasgow Cubs challenged the Montreal Wanderers for the Stanley Cup. The Cubs were defeated in the two game total goals contest, losing 10–3 on December 27 and 7–2 on December 29.[38]

New Glasgow's John Brother MacDonald Stadium (formerly New Glasgow Stadium) used to be home to the Pictou County Crushers of the Maritime Junior Hockey League and the Weeks Major Midgets of the Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League. The team now plays at the Pictou County Wellness Centre.

The Crushers were based in Halifax and known as Team Pepsi until 2004 when the Weeks Hockey Organization bought the club and moved it to New Glasgow. After struggling to attract fans in Halifax's crowded hockey market, the team is now one of the league's top draws.

New Glasgow hosted the 2005 MJAHL All Star game and the 2006 MJAHL Entry Draft. It was announced on December 29, 2006, that New Glasgow would host the 2008 Fred Page Cup, where the Crushers defeated the defending FPC winners from Pembroke, Ontario in the championship game.

The town hosted the Telus Cup (then Air Canada Cup), in 1997 and the 2001 World Under 17 Hockey Championships (co-hosted with Truro).

In 2007, New Glasgow hosted its first Major Junior hockey game (St. John's Fog Devils vs P.E.I. Rocket).

On February 9, 2008, New Glasgow was one of six communities across Canada selected to be showcased on CBC Sports' day-long Hockey Day in Canada[39] The New Glasgow segments featured hometown NHL player Jon Sim and the town's annual Westside winter carnival.

Johnny Miles Running Event

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The Johnny Miles Marathon is a set of road races held each year on the third Sunday of June. It was founded in 1975 by local physician Dr. Johnny Miles Williston. Williston named the race after Johnny Miles, the legendary Nova Scotia marathoner for whom he was named.[40] Williston served as co-director of the race until 2000. He died in December 2005. The "Johnny Walk," which is part of the event activities, is named for both Johnny Miles and Johnny Miles Williston.

On June 20, 2010, the 35th Annual Johnny Miles Marathon and Running Event was held in New Glasgow with a record participation of over 2000 runners.[41] In 2012 the event was named as Run Nova Scotia's event of the year.[42] The popular event sold out in both 2012 and 2013.[43] The event weekend features multiple races including a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon. There is also a 5K kids race and a walking event called the "Johnny Walk." David MacLennan of Scotsburn, Nova Scotia holds the record for the most wins at the marathon distance, winning his 9th Johnny Miles Marathon in 2012.[44]

Education

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See also: List of schools in Nova Scotia

There are five schools in New Glasgow; including three primary-to-six elementary schools, a junior high school and a high school. The junior high school is made up of grades seven to nine. North Nova Education Centre, which opened its doors in 2003, is made up of grades nine to twelve, and has students from four ‘feeder’ schools, East Pictou Middle School, Trenton Middle School, New Glasgow Junior High School and Thorburn Consolidated.

Notable residents

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See also: List of people from Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Media

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Radio

Newspapers

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Climate data was recorded at New Glasgow from July 1945 to December 1950, at Stellarton from February 1952 to December 1976, and at Lyons Brook from June 1984 to present.

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