Town of Antigonish

Town of Antigonish The Town of Antigonish is a small community located in the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Welcome to the Town of Antigonish page.

The Town of Antigonish is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People, We honor the Mi’kmaq as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land, and we are committed to walking together toward reconciliation and mutual respect. Antigonish is a small town in the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. We are a hub and service center for the rural communities sur

rounding it. With a diverse and growing population, Antigonish is a family friendly town with lots of opportunity, access to good education at all levels, recreation, sports and culture activities. It is surrounded by rolling countryside with hiking and beautiful beaches. Antigonish is home of St Francis Xavier University which has a strong reputation across Canada and internationally. StFX is well known for its school spirit and the “X-Ring”. Alumni around the world celebrate their connections to the university and the town. The University brings a wealth of expertise and diversity to the community through its faculty and students and doubles our population during the school session. We enjoy a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals throughout the year. Gaelic culture is strong in the area and the Antigonish Highland Games have been celebrated here for over 150 years. Antigonish residents enjoy the small town charms but the lively life of a larger community. There are numerous community groups to get involved in community development, the arts, sustainable communities, energy and conservation. Sports and recreation opportunities are numerous with several arenas and sports fields, and teams involved at the local, regional and national level. The purpose of this page is to share information of public interest with our many residents, businesses, and visitors. We hope to be able to provide you with the most recent news stories, photos, and videos from the Town of Antigonish . If you are looking for the official source of information about the Town, please visit our website at www.townofantigonish.ca. We value the opportunity for dialogue that Facebook provides and while this is an open forum, it is also a family-friendly one and we ask that you follow our posting guidelines. The Town reserves the right to remove any comments that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, or that is deemed discriminatory, slanderous, or obscene. Comments should reflect the topic or subject. We do not allow:
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06/19/2026
Public Notice - Bay Street Project: Construction on the Bay Street Project continues for the section of East Main Street...
06/19/2026

Public Notice - Bay Street Project:

Construction on the Bay Street Project continues for the section of East Main Street between Haley Road and Adam Street.

Beginning Monday, June 22, traffic control will be in place each evening starting at 7 p.m. and will remain in effect overnight until 8 a.m. These nightly traffic measures will continue throughout the week and will conclude Friday morning.

The Town apologizes for any inconveniences this work may cause and appreciates your patience as we work to finish this project.

https://www.townofantigonish.ca/public-notices/

Public Notice - West Street Project, Phase Two:Work continues on the section of West Street from the roundabout to the i...
06/19/2026

Public Notice - West Street Project, Phase Two:

Work continues on the section of West Street from the roundabout to the intersection at James Street and Convocation Blvd.

The full detour will remain in place from Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

For this week, the road is expected to reopen when work wraps up in the evening, usually around 7:00 p.m.

https://www.townofantigonish.ca/public-notices/

The Antigonish Area Fire & Rescue Training Centre is hosting an open house tomorrow, Saturday, June 20 at the Beech Hill...
06/19/2026

The Antigonish Area Fire & Rescue Training Centre is hosting an open house tomorrow, Saturday, June 20 at the Beech Hill Fire Hall from 12 to 4 p.m. There will be lots of fun for the whole family and all donations and proceeds go towards the new training centre!

🚨 Help Us Spread the Word & Win! 🚨

Want a chance to win a special prize?

Here's how to enter:
✅ Click "Going" on our Open House event
✅ Invite your friends and family to the event
✅ Comment "Invited!" on this post once you've done so

Every comment will be entered into a draw for a special prize!

The more people who know about our Open House, the more support we can build for the Antigonish Area Fire and Rescue Training Centre.

Help us spread the word and be entered to win!

📅 Open House: June 20
🚒 Beech Hill Fire Hall

Winner announced on June 20th!

Thank you for helping us grow awareness and support for firefighter training in our region. ❤️🚒

This week the Antigonish Fire Department welcomed Mme. Lauren's class for a fire hall tour and equipment demonstrations....
06/18/2026

This week the Antigonish Fire Department welcomed Mme. Lauren's class for a fire hall tour and equipment demonstrations.

C'était un plaisir d'acceuillir la classe de Mme. Lauren pour une visite.

The Town, like all municipal units across Nova Scotia, reviews its Accessibility Plan every three years. Supported by th...
06/18/2026

The Town, like all municipal units across Nova Scotia, reviews its Accessibility Plan every three years. Supported by the work of the Accessibility Committee, the 2025 Accessibility Plan and Action List serve as a guide to the Town's ongoing priorities, completed initiatives, and planned improvements that help create a more inclusive community.

Residents are encouraged to review and bookmark the Accessibility Page to stay informed about the Town's accessibility efforts: https://townofantigonish.ca/accessibility-plan.html

Safety first - don’t forget your helmet when you’re headed out for some fun! If you’re spotted by our By-Law Officers we...
06/17/2026

Safety first - don’t forget your helmet when you’re headed out for some fun!

If you’re spotted by our By-Law Officers wearing a helmet while biking, scootering, skateboarding or rollerblading in Town, you could be recognized with a Helmet Safety Award that will get you a free kid’s cone at Dairy Queen!

A special thank you to Dairy Queen Grill & Chill for continuing to support this great safety program!

Remember the rules of the road, ride smart and ride safe!

Last night, members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 were proudly recognized at the Town Council meeting with a certif...
06/17/2026

Last night, members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 were proudly recognized at the Town Council meeting with a certificate commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion.

This year is a celebration of a century of dedication to Veterans, community strength, and remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Thank you to all members of the Legion, past and present, here in Antigonish and across the country, for your unwavering service, dedication, and commitment over the past 100 years. Congratulations on this incredible milestone.

To learn more about the Legion’s Centenary year, visit: https://www.legion.ca/who-we-are/centenary.

Public Notice - Columbus Field Washrooms: The washrooms at Columbus Field are open again after a clean-up and repairs we...
06/16/2026

Public Notice - Columbus Field Washrooms:

The washrooms at Columbus Field are open again after a clean-up and repairs were done following last week’s vandalism.

Thank you for your patience.

The Town of Antigonish Accessibility Committee wants to hear from you!What accessibility initiatives are happening in yo...
06/15/2026

The Town of Antigonish Accessibility Committee wants to hear from you!

What accessibility initiatives are happening in your organization, business, or community group? Do you have ideas that could help make Antigonish more accessible and inclusive for everyone?
Share your successes, suggestions, and experiences with us. Your feedback can help shape future improvements and inspire positive change throughout our community.

Share here: https://townofantigonish.ca/accessibility-plan.html

Together, we can build a more accessible Antigonish for all.

Address

274 Main Street
Antigonish, NS
B2G2C4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19028632351

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