Creating safer neighbourhoods in our community The Municipality would like to advise residents that new crosswalks have been installed along Appleseed Drive to improve pedestrian safety and enhance connections within the area, particularly for students travelling to...
Harbour Hills Path Extension Construction on the next phase of the Harbour Hills Path Extension project (Phase 4), led by the Province’s Department of Public Works, will begin in August 2026. This phase includes: Extending the Harbour Hills Path from James Street to...
Canada Day Events Join the Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish to celebrate Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1st! It will be a full day packed with fun activities and entertainment for the whole family. We can't wait to see you there! ...
For immediate release Antigonish residents invited to take part in community-wide movement challenge Local initiative builds on strong community momentum to support everyday movement ANTIGONISH, NOVA SCOTIA | MAY 5, 2026 — Residents of Antigonish are invited to take...
It’s National Volunteer Week! We’re celebrating our Volunteers of the Year by recognizing both an individual volunteer and two volunteer groups from our community. Volunteers are the backbone of Antigonish County, giving their time and energy to keep centres running,...
Something BIG (and fun!) is coming to Antigonish this spring… From May 9 to June 30, our community will be joining others across Nova Scotia for the Make Your Move Community Movement Challenge — a friendly initiative all about simple, everyday movement, connection and...
The Town of Antigonish and Municipality of the County of Antigonish are working together to better understand how people use local recreation spaces and programs, and what improvements or new opportunities are needed.For more information visit our websites Antigonish...
For Immediate Release Supporting Volunteers with PlayFinder – A Community Access Initiative by Town & County to Provide No-Cost Access to Shared Online Recreation Platform for All Local Non-Profit Organizations Supporting Volunteers with PlayFinder – A Community...
Antigonish County Recreation is offering Mini Recreation Grants in the amount of $800–$1,000 to support a limited number of community-based initiatives. This funding opportunity is open to community organizations and groups and is supported by the provincial Active...
(December 19, 2025) County Active Transportation (AT) Corridor? The Active Transportation (AT) Corridor is a major regional project that will create a five-kilometre multi-use pathway and add six kilometres of paved shoulder along Trunk 4, connecting Beech Hill Road...
(December 2, 2025) - Antigonish! Our Holiday Scavenger Hunt is ON! Explore local shops while Making Your Move, and support the businesses that make our community shine for a chance to win one of ten local $25 gift cards! How to play: Match the photos in the Scavenger...
(October 10, 2025) The Recreation Department is seeking applications for a Make Your Move Antigonish (MYMA) Community Coordinator. The MYMA Community Coordinator is a full-time position with a ten-month term and opportunity for extension, reporting to the Active...
UPDATE: The province lifted its wildfire-related ban in Halifax and counties farther northeast (including Antigonish & Guysborough) on Aug. 29, 2025, with Premier Tim Houston saying in a news release that conditions were “heading in the right direction in certain...
The Municipality of the County of Antigonish and the Town of Antigonish (Antigonish Municipal Units) are seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the supply, implementation, and support of a web-based sport and recreation management software solution.The goal is...
Make Your Move Antigonish: Community Coordinator (Term Position: Aug 2025 – Aug 2026) The Recreation Department is seeking applications for a Make Your Move Antigonish (MYMA) Community Coordinator. The MYMA Community Coordinator is a full-time position with a one-year...
Please use extra caution on the Landing Trail this week, as maintenance crews will be working along the route.
Come Celebrate Canada Day with Antigonish Town and County! Celebrate Canada Day with us on Tuesday, July 1st—a full day of family fun for all ages! The day will include a delicious pancake breakfast, live local entertainment, kids’ activities, official ceremonies,...
Check out these free fun family events happening in partnership with County Recreation in July! Heartland Tour: Registration for the 19th Heartland Tour Nova Scotia is open!! The community to have the most registrations will be given the "Most Active Community Award"!...
We're hiring! Summer Recreation Programmer & Rec Leader II Love being active and working with the community? This fun and flexible summer job is for you! You'll help run our awesome equipment loan program, support activities on the Antigonish Scotiabank Mini-Pitch...
EXCITING MINI-PITCH NEWS! Murals have been installed at the Scotiabank Mini Pitch. Last year, the County teamed up with the Town’s Beautification Committee and Antigonish Culture Alive to to make this vision a reality! Designed by the talented duo Molly Margaret and...