Antigonish County is divided into electoral districts. Currently, there are ten districts, and each district is represented by a member of Council. Provincial legislation requires that the boundaries of the districts are reviewed every eight years, to make sure that districts are as equal in the number of electors as possible. With the growth and movement of people in Antigonish County, the district boundaries need to be changed.
Existing Boundaries (set in 2014)
A high-resolution version of the existing municipal boundaries can be accessed online here: https://edpc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=e25386cbab3c4639aa20e8ead9388d63
!UPDATED! Revised Proposed Boundaries for 2028
Using the feedback received from the community during the Public Information Sessions, revisions are suggested to the proposed boundaries for consideration:
Want to see this map in closer detail? A web version can be accessed here
More of a list person than a map person? A text file describing these districts can be accessed here
Want to compare this map to what we presented at the Public Information Sessions? You can find that map here: 2025 Boundary Review Map
A big change between the current boundaries and the proposed boundaries is the use of local communities to define the boundaries of a district. Wherever possible, the entire community (e.g. Lakevale, Beech Hill, Afton) is contained within one district, instead of being split. This allows residents to quickly identify their district based on their Canada Post mailing address.
Additional Information
You can learn more about this project by reviewing the staff reports and presentations that were made to the Committee of the Whole this year:
- January 14, 2025 Presentation to the Committee of the Whole
- February 26, 2025 Staff Report to the Committee of the Whole
- September 9, 2025 Staff Report to the Committee of the Whole
- September 9, 2025 Presentation to the Committee of the Whole
- October 20 – November 6th Public Information Session Presentation
- November 25, 2025 Staff Report to the Committee of the Whole
- November 25, 2025 Presentation to the Committee of the Whole
Interested in learning more about the 2023-24 boundary review process, where the number of councillors and districts was examined? Read the report to Council here.
What Comes Next?
Staff just presented a summary of the public consultation feedback to the Committee of the Whole. They are now preparing a final report for Council.
View the Timeline here: Boundary Review 2025 Timeline
A final report will be prepared for Council’s consideration in December, and once approved, will be submitted to the NSUARB.
What does the NSUARB do once they receive our submission for the revision to the district boundaries? Learn more on page three and four in this document.
How is the Public Able to Be Involved?
2. You can reach out to municipal staff to provide your comments up until November 12, 2025
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- By email: beth.schumacher@antigonishcounty.ca
- By mail: Beth Schumacher, Municipal Clerk – Municipality of the County of Antigonish – 285 Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill B2G 0B4
Have questions and want to speak to a member of staff? Contact Beth at beth.schumacher@antigonishcounty.ca