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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Public Notice - Bay Street Project: Construction on the Bay Street Project continues for the section of East Main Street...
06/12/2026

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 Sunday, June 14, 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 apologies for any inconveniences this work may cause and appreciates your patience as we work to finish this project.

Public Notice - West Street, Phase Two: Work continues on the section of West Street from the roundabout to the intersec...
06/12/2026

Public Notice - West Street, Phase Two:

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

For this work to continue, there will be a full detour in place from Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19.

A new stop sign has been installed at the intersection of Victoria Street and Pleasant Street. This intersection is now ...
06/11/2026

A new stop sign has been installed at the intersection of Victoria Street and Pleasant Street. This intersection is now a three-way stop. This change is in place to improve safety for everyone using the intersection.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation!

Public Notice - Columbus Field Washrooms: Please be advised that the washrooms at Columbus Field have been closed due to...
06/09/2026

Public Notice - Columbus Field Washrooms:

Please be advised that the washrooms at Columbus Field have been closed due to vandalism resulting in water damage.

The building will remain closed until necessary repairs can be completed.

**Content Warning - These photos depict a realistic accident exercise and may be difficult for some viewers.**This morni...
06/08/2026

**Content Warning - These photos depict a realistic accident exercise and may be difficult for some viewers.**

This morning’s Mock Accident at the Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School, was a powerful and emotional reminder of the importance of making safe, responsible choices.

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in today’s exercise.

Thank you to our brave student actors who brought this scenario to life. Two passengers of the vehicles walked away, one was arrested for driving impaired, one was trapped in a vehicle and had to be freed using the jaws of life, all while another student laid on the sidewalk pretending to be a casualty.

We are also incredibly grateful to the many agencies and first responders who took part; the Antigonish Fire Department, RCMP, EHS, and C.L. Curry Funeral Home.

This mock accident is not easy to watch (especially when one of your classmates is being put in a body bag) —but that’s why it matters. We hope the mock accident leaves a lasting impression, reminding all of us how quickly lives can change and how every decision matters. We want everyone to make smart choices and to get home safely always; especially during graduation celebrations.

Thank you again to all who contributed to making this meaningful event possible.

Public Notice from Antigonish Fire Department: On Monday, June 8, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Antigonish Town Fire ...
06/08/2026

Public Notice from Antigonish Fire Department:

On Monday, June 8, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Antigonish Town Fire Department, in partnership with the RCMP, EHS, and other emergency response agencies, will be conducting a Safe Grad mock accident exercise for the graduating class of Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School.

Public Notice – Safe Grad Mock Accident Exercise

On Monday, June 8, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Antigonish Town Fire Department, in partnership with the RCMP, EHS, and other emergency response agencies, will be conducting a Safe Grad mock accident exercise for the graduating class of Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School.

As part of the exercise, emergency vehicles will depart from the Antigonish Arena parking lot and travel along Fairview Street, Highland Drive, and Braemore Avenue before arriving at the school.

Please be advised that this is only an exercise, and there is no actual emergency. The event is being held for graduating students and school faculty as part of the school's Safe Grad program, helping to raise awareness about the consequences of impaired and distracted driving and the importance of making safe choices.

Residents may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles in the area during this time. We thank the public for their understanding and cooperation as we work with our community partners to deliver this important educational program.

This is an exercise only.
Antigonish Town Fire Department

Community Post: ACALA - Antigonish County Adult Learning Association is looking for new board members!
06/05/2026

Community Post:

ACALA - Antigonish County Adult Learning Association is looking for new board members!

ACALA is recruiting new board members!
Municipality of the County of Antigonish Town of Antigonish The People's Place: Antigonish Town and County Library Nova Scotia Works Antigonish Antigonish Kids First Family Resource Centre

Public Notice - Bay Street Project: Construction on the Bay Street Project continues for the section of East Main Street...
06/05/2026

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 Sunday, June 7, 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 apologies for any inconveniences this work may cause and appreciates your patience as we work to finish this project.

Public Notice - West Street, Phase Two: Work continues on the section of West Street from the roundabout to the intersec...
06/05/2026

Public Notice - West Street, Phase Two:

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

For this work to continue, there will be a full detour in place from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 12.

Work for this phase of the project will include upgrading water lines, new curbs and sidewalks, and resurfacing the street.

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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