How to Get Here

Approximate touring distances along scenic route

Antigonish to New Glasgow 109 km 68 miles

Information for drivers

Speed limits within urban and residential areas are 50 km/h (31 mph) unless otherwise posted. Pay attention to speed limit signs. Unless otherwise posted, it is legal to turn right on a red light after making a full stop. Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol is against the law. It’s illegal to smoke in a vehicle carrying children under the age of 19. Child safety seats are required for children weighing less than 18 kg (40 lbs) and booster seats are required for children younger than nine years of age or less than 1.45 m (4’9”) in height. The use of helmets is mandatory for anyone riding a bicycle or motorcycle.

Refer to gov.ns.ca/tran for more information

511-Nova Scotia | 511.novascotia.ca

While visiting Nova Scotia, you can dial 511 on your phone or visit the website for updated road conditions. A great way to plan accordingly for weather, road work, and accidents. You can also find out about the smaller ferry services in the province, and view local highway webcams and view local highway webcams.

JUNE 2 & 3

JUNE 10

JULY 12-15

AUGUST 19

SEPTEMBER 9

Highland Games

ANTIGONISH HERITAGE MUSEUM

20 East Main Street, Antigonish 902-863-6160 antigonishheritage.org

Housed in a former station built by the CN Intercolonial Railway in 1908, this community museum features exhibits depicting the cultural heritage of Antigonish Town and County

ANTIGONISH HIGHLAND GAMES antigonishhighlandgames.ca

Watch teams of the world’s best compete in the heavy events. Athletes compete for national pride at the largest and oldest Highland Games outside Scotland. Take in traditional dancing, a military tattoo, parades, concerts, and ceilidhs.

ANTIGONISH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

902-735-2792 antigonishfilmfestival.com

This international documentary film festival screens films on the first Friday of each month throughout the year. The main festival takes place in October.

Antigonish Culture Alive

Main Street, Antigonish antigonishculturealive.ca antigonishculturealive@gmail.com

The community arts council of Antigonish hosts

Antigonight: Art After Dark Festival and other events.

Arisaig Lobster

Interpretive Centre

Arisaig Point Road

902-863-9432

Enjoy the history of a lobster fishery with preserved models and interpretive panels on the life of the Atlantic Lobster. Open daily in July and August.

Bauer Theatre

festivalantigonish.com

Nestled in the campus of St. Francis Xavier University Bauer Theatre, a year-round theatre, is home to Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre and Theatre Antigonish. It is one of the finest theatres in Nova Scotia, presenting over 100 performances of a dozen different shows.

CAPE GEORGE HERITAGE SCHOOL

5758 Highway 337, Cape George 902-318-8932

Located at the head of the Cape George Hiking Trail is a one-room schoolhouse, converted into a museum, that displays artifacts and information on the heritage and culture of the area.

CAPE GEORGE POINT LIGHTHOUSE

152 Lighthouse Road, 902-863-1101

Perched on the bluff 300 metres above the surging tide, the lighthouse has been guiding ships safely into St. George’s Bay since 1861.

FESTIVAL ANTIGONISH SUMMER THEATRE

800-563-PLAY festivalantigonish.com

Festival Antigonish is proud to celebrate over 30 years as the premier summer repertory theatre in Atlantic Canada. With a Main Stage series and a Family Stage, the festival presents professional live productions for all ages.

HERITAGE CHURCHES

Downtown Antigonish offers architecture buffs three historical 19th-century churches to explore. Built between 1862 and 1864, St. James’ United on Main Street is the oldest of the three. Inside nearby St. Ninian’s Cathedral built 1866–1874 and Paul the Apostle on Church Street, built in 1898.

PAQ’TNKEK POWWOW

Afton paqtnkek.ca

Learn first-hand about the culture, heritage, and deep-rooted traditions of this region’s first Mi’kmaq peoples at the Paq’tnkek First Nation’s annual traditional powwow.

THE COADY INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE

St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish

902-867-3960 | 866-820-7835 coady.stfx.ca

Established in 1959, this world- renowned institute is dedicated to identifying, developing, and disseminating knowledge on effective community development practices.

TUNA INTERPRETIVE CENTRE

57 Wharf Road, Ballantyne’s Cove

902-863-8162

Learn the life cycle of tuna and the history of tuna fishing off the Northumberland Shore. See a life-sized tuna model and Fresnel lens from an 1800s-era lighthouse. Open July and August.

ANTIGONISH ART FAIR SOCIETY & ANTIGONISH ARTS HOUSE

145 Church Street, Antigonish antigonishartfair.ca antigonishartfair@gmail.com

The Antigonish Art Fair is a set of five events celebrating the artists of Nova Scotia. Hosted in Chisholm park, you will enjoy fantastic performances and an array of wonderful art, artisanal goods, and multicultural food to purchase.

ANTIGONISH FARMERS’ MARKET

30 James Street 902-867-7479 antigonishfarmersmarket.org

Boasting a variety of locally grown organic fruits and vegetables, organic meats, maple syrup, honey, preserves, wild mushrooms, heritage products, local handicrafts, and all kinds of mouthwatering baked goods.

ANTIGONISH MARKET SQUARE

133 Church Street, Antigonish 902-863-1596 antigonishmall.com

Retail mall anchored by Canadian Tire, Sobeys, Cleve’s Sporting Goods, and a Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation outlet.

GRANNY’S ANTIQUES & GIFTS

7 Adam Street, Antigonish

902-867-1177 facebook.com/granny.antiques

Granny’s Antiques & Gifts buys and sells antiques and collectibles. It has a variety of country and primitive home décor and features local products.

OLD BARN GALLERIES AND GARDENS AT BEAVER DAM FARM

71 Melanson Road, Pomquet Village

902-386-2304 oldbarngallery.ca

Exit 35B off TCH 104 East

Contemporary abstract art and old-fashioned gardens. Browse art in five galleries, including the 1845 barn, the Carriage House, the Stable Gallery, The Cottage & Hill House, and the Tate Gallery.

Open daily from 10 a.m to 5 p.m beginning June 1.

RED SKY GALLERY

320 Main St., Antigonish

902-863-8000 redskygallery.ca

Located in downtown

Antigonish, this gallery represents excellent local and provincial artists, potters, and jewellers. Artists’ talks are hosted on-site throughout the summer.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER ART GALLERY

Bloomfield Centre

STFX University, Antigonish

902-867-2303 mystfx.ca

Serving as a public art gallery and a vital cultural resource it is an academic support unit within the educational and research context of STFX University.

THE POSH PEPPERMINT

HOME AND GIFTS

200 Main Street, Antigonish

902-863-4663 theposhpeppermint.ca

Quaint shop on Main Street specializing in home products, gifts, jewellery, and seasonal decorations. The perfect shop to find unique gifts at reasonable prices.

DOWN TO EARTH

ART GALLERY

240 Main Street, Antigonish

902-863-3255 downtoearth.ca

An art gallery with limited edition prints and etchings with many local favorites.

Getting Out on the Water

There is lots of fun and enjoyment to be had at any of our activities. Observe the life stages of trout and salmon that are raised each year by the Fraser Mills Fish Hatchery to stock the province’s lakes. Try your hand at catching supper: check with local outfitters for details on limits and licenses. You can also enjoy the peaceful and serene setting of Lochaber Lake as you paddle along one of our hidden treasures. Check lochaberlake.ca for upcoming events.

KEPPOCH MOUNTAIN

193 Keppoch Road, Beaver Meadow, Antigonish County facebook.com/TheKeppoch

On the outskirts of town, Keppoch Mountain is bustling with adventures. This year-round outdoor family fun venue has activities like cycling, snowshoeing, hiking, cross-country skiing, and more. For those frosty days, enjoy a warm fire in the lodge after some outdoor activity.

RIVERSIDE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

101 Beaver Mountain Road, James River 902-863-2410 riversidespeedway.ca

The adrenaline rush of professional stock car racing will satisfy your need for speed, just 15 minutes west of Antigonish. Opened in May 1969, the track was modelled after the Bristol Motor Speedway and has hosted some of the best short-track racing in Eastern Canada.

SIMPLY DUCKY FARMS

2952 Hwy 7 Ashdale

902-783-2959 simplyduckyfarm.ca

Farm tours available. Small farm with goats, pigs, sheep and chickens.

Nova Scotia Tuna Charters

GIANT BLUEFIN TUNA CHARTERS

Captain John Gavin 5323 Highway 337, Antigonish 902-870-2963 | 902-863-1128 giantbluefintunacharters.ca tunacharters@seasidehighspeed.com

MACDOUGALL BLUEFIN TUNA CHARTERS

Captain Dan MacDougall 380 Cribbons Road

Cribbon’s Point Harbour, Antigonish 902-863-6989 macdougallbluefintunacharters.ca info@macdougallbluefintunacharters.ca