Welcome to the Braeside Inn
The Braeside Country Inn, located in historic Pictou, Nova Scotia, is a Beautifully Appointed Four-star Heritage Property with a park-like setting overlooking the Pictou Harbour. Originally constructed in 1938, the Inn has been renovated and upgraded to keep pace with the amenities travelers require, whilst retaining many of its grand historic features. Braeside Country Inn is a very quaint and unique jem in Nova Scotia! If you are looking for a place with both history and character, Braeside Inn is a great place to stay. Each guest receives our warmest hospitality and attentive care.
We continue to upgrade our facilities
to ensure you have a wonderful experience
Our facilities include:
- 18 Comfortable, Air-conditioned Rooms & Suites, each with Private Bath and fridge, mini-fridge or bar fridge.
- Most room have Habour View
- Phone & TV
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast
- Free Wifi & Guest Computer Station
- On Site Laundry Facility
- Full Conference Facility
- Free Ample Parking
- We speak English, French, Chinese and Japanese
We are only 5 minutes walking distance to the downtown waterfront, which features the Fisheries Museum and the Hector Heritage Quay. You are able to see live music show on the waterfront in the evenings , the DeCoste center for live venues and entertainment., many options for dining and local pubs are nearby as well. It is also very convenient to go to Sobeys, Tim Hortons, Subway, Liquor store and local banks.
We are just a 10 minute drive from the PEI ferry and 90 minutes from the Halifax International Airport.
The Historic Town of Pictou will keep you entranced as you enjoy the heritage and experience true Nova Scotia culture. centrally located, it is an easy drive to many nearby attractions, including Halifax, the Annapolis Valley, Acadian Shore, Prince Edward Island and beautiful Cape Breton.
The Braeside Country Inn is OPEN from April 15th until November 30th. During the off-season, our conference facilities remain available to book your meeting or for wedding photography. Please call for more information.
You may call to book a room in the Pre-open period of April(15th-30th) and November(16th-30th), but there is no full service, just ideal rate.
Our Awards
  
What Our Guests Have To Say
The location is very convenient specially if you are taking the ferry to PEI. Also close to restaurants shops and waterfront. Breakfast was very good. The owner and their staff were very helpful, kind and professional.
~ Caroline, June 2025
Beautifully maintained historic building. Very kind hostess/owner. Comfortable, relaxed, delicious continental breakfast. Comfortable and clean beds, bathroom and overall clean. No smell. It was just the right distance from the NL Ferry that we could reach there comfortably at night in order to be ready for a day of exploring the Sunrise Trail.
~ Christine, July 2025
Very clean and fresh. The manager and staff could not have been more professional and helpful. Everyone was personable and friendly. AAA++++!!!!
~ Boone, July 2024
It was a pleasure to stay at The Braeside Country Inn. The attentiveness to guest's well being and the owner's open-minded approach exceeded my expectations. I will definitely come back in the nearest future.
~ Micha, June 2024
It's not far from downtown, yet it's still it own place. Walking into the property is like walking into my own home. The host is a wonderful person and very accommodating. It has a lot of history for those who are interested. Rooms are spacious and a mix of old style with up to date amenities. Breakfast had verity and very healthy.
~ Cameron, October 2023
Wonderfulhistorical inn, we’ll maintained by excellent owner and staff. We had a king suite with hot tub, comfortable and quiet. Short walk to town and waterfront. Nice breakfast in historic dining hall in the inn, a great start to our day. Owner is an author with intriguing life story.~ Mark, August 2023
Linda was an exceptional host. She went above and beyond to make our stay very comfortable. Our room was a great space - beds were the most comfortable we’ve slept on in years of travel. Breakfast was delicious.
~ Eillen, October 2022 (USA)
This property is one of the top best of all the ones we’ve stayed at on our 2,500 miles (plus) road trip. It is beautiful & well-kept inside & out. The friendly, honest & helpful owners anticipate & provide for all their guests’ needs & more in order to make them feel comfortable & right at home. It is well-situated, with a great view of the harbor & ships, & conveniently located close to great restaurants, shops & all the amenities you want. It’s also quite close & convenient to catch the ferry to & from Prince Edward Island, only 10 minutes away. We highly recommend it!
~ Marybeth, October 2022 (USA)
I love seeing older buildings continue to be useful. So much character and history. Gorgeous location and view here, we loved our quick stay. Beautiful little town!Beautiful property. Loved the old world feel and the attention that the owner paid to the guests. She had genuine interest in making your stay a great experience. The entire place was spotless.
~ Candace, May 2022 (CA)
We booked last minute as we wanted a place close to PEI ferry. We were late but Linda was there to check us in. We thought we’d miss breakfast as we wanted to catch the first ferry. They let us start breakfast early. The breakfast room is big and classic. Also one of our best breakfasts on our trip. Nice view of harbour.
~ Marilyn, August 2021 (CA)
The Inn is well maintained and is very clean and comfortable. The host was friendly and welcoming and very knowledgeable about the area. The complimentary continental breakfast is a bonus.
~ Peter & Lesley, Septembner 2021 (CA)
Feels like home: I didn't stay long as my plane was delayed by 3 hours but the hostess was very kind and thoughtful and had my room all warmed up and ready for me at 230 a.m. I called from the plane before take off to tell her I would be very late and she was very understanding. The room was very clean and comfortable and had all the comforts of home. Breakfast was delicious. I will definitely stay here again. Thank you for a terrific stay
~ ED, November 2019
Charming old style Country Inn: The Braeside Country Inn is a very nice old style hotel. It was built in the late 1930s and its owners have maintained it very well. It has kept a lot of its original touches and charm, while still being modernized for today's travelers. The rooms are not very large, but they are very clean and comfortable. A good buffet-style breakfast is serve in the morning in a beautiful dining room. The owner is very friendly and helpful, providing many restaurant suggestions around town. We enjoyed our stay very much.
~Heather, September 2019
Calm and peaceful: Quaint Inn from the early 1930's. It was what we expected from an inn from that time. Comfortable, clean, hospitality was all good. Continental breakfast incl.I really enjoyed my stay. It reminded me of a country B&B in the UK. It was a pleasant change from the modern. I highly recommend it.
~ Mary, November 2019
Beautiful old building, fine location, room is clean and quite. Amazing service, great breakfast. The view of the harbour was incredible. It is our most comfortable stay in two weeks travel on the road.
~ Jim, August 2019
It was like going back in time in the best way possible yet still having the conveniences of now. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The common areas were amazing. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Will go back again.!
- Soca B., October 2017
Such a quaint inn and one I stayed in 14 years ago with my mother. I found our entries in the guest book！ The "continental" breakfast was hot and cold cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juices, pasty ，cheese,maffin and hard boiled eggs. Very filling! The beds were so comfortable, view to harbor, very clean.
- Jo-Ann, August 2017
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