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The Antigonish Heritage Museum is a cultural hub of Antigonish Town and County. Established in 1991, it has long been the site of engaging and interesting exhibits and popular community events. Open year-round, our calendar of events includes cultural events, public lectures, book launches, exhibit openings, and much more.

The Heritage Association of Antigonish is a key partner in the success of the Museum. A voluntary charitable organization, the Association also spearheads a number of historical and genealogical projects in the community.

The Antigonish Highland Dancing Association (AHDA) is a volunteer operated non-profit organization founded to promote, preserve and foster highland dancing in Antigonish.

Highland dancing can be a year round commitment but most new dance classes begin in the Fall.  Our dancers learn not only highland dancing but, they acquire many life skills, such as sportsmanship, discipline, leadership, teamwork and respect for others.

The Antigonish Highland Games are the oldest continuous highland games outside of Scotland. 

First held in 1863, this early July tradition welcomes visitors and participants from around the globe. 

The Antigonish Highland Games are staged annually by the Antigonish Highland Society, which was established to preserve Scottish culture and traditions. 

The week long schedule will be jam packed with competitions featuring athletes, pipers, drummers, and highland dancers from across the country and around the world. There will also be the blend of Scottish flavoured ceilidhs, clan activities, and concerts.

The Antigonish Landing trail offers pleasant views of farmland and hills across the waterway. A new subdivision was built alongside the trail, which still has many forested areas intact. At the end of the trail it may save some time to head back along the highway, but it is not recommended since there are not continuous sidewalks.

Basketball skill development for the youth in Antigonish County. With a mix of fundamentals and game-like play our coaches will help to improve the game for every child participating. No matter what skill level, we treat each child with respect and encourage them in developing their skills. Not only will we lay the foundation for the game of basketball, but hopefully teach them some life skills along the way… work ethic, good sportsmanship, team play, etc. We are excited to work with your child and see them reach new levels as a player and a person.

Our primary method of promotion is through our Facebook page: Antigonish Minor Basketball

Our primary means of communication is through email: antigonishbasketball@gmail.com

Registration for our programs happens here, on PlayFinder. 

AMHA is a non-profit organization focused on fostering fun & inclusive player development & a life-long love of hockey amongst youth of northeastern Nova Scotia. Our community’s strong hockey tradition has long been based on a commitment to good sportsmanship, fair play, & diverse program development. We aim to increase hockey participation in our local community while enriching the recreational & competitive experience of players, families, coaches, & fans from U4 to U18 levels. Quality weekly skill sessions, practices, & games while supporting opportunities to grow the game equitably through different levels of representative hockey: house league, Learn to Play, female, para hockey, multi-sport programming, & a commitment to ongoing coach development.

Registration for our programs happens here on PlayFinder. See the Programs page for available program opportunities.

Antigonish Minor Softball Association is a non-profit organization which aims to provide both male & female softball players with a positive softball experience.

Registration for our programs happens here on SportHub. See the Programs page for available program opportunities.

Antigonish Multisport is a collaborative project for children in grades primary and 1, between 10 community sport organizations, 2 municipal recreation departments, with the support of numerous community sport stakeholders (local, provincial and national). Growing children through sport by providing opportunities to develop skills and confidence to enjoy the positive benefits of a quality, first experience.

Registration for our program happens here on PlayFinder. See the Programs page for available program opportunities.

Three scenic look-offs for visitors to enjoy spectacular views – Arisaig Hill, Cape George, and Ballantyne’s Cove – all overlooking the Northumberland Strait.  Interpretive panels explaining the history and culture of the area are displayed, as well as a picnic area with picnic tables. There are a number of other scenic stops along the way!

Antigonish Rowing Club provides Learn to Row, Recreational, and Competitive Rowing for Youth (12+) on Lochaber Lake. Coaches are experienced and will ensure the athletes’ safety and well-being – and make sure they have fun!

Rural League is an adult contact hockey league that has been in existence since 1950.  Games are played on Saturday night starting at 7pm.

Antigonish Skatepark Association is a group of dedicated citizens working to build the skateboard community in Antigonish and Nova Scotia.

The SANS is an incorporated non-profit association. Our mandate is to provide leadership and support to member snowmobile clubs who enjoy quality, recreational snowmobiling opportunities on a province-wide network of safe and well developed snowmobile trails.

Trail Highlights: Trail system covers Keppoch Weavers, Eigg & Browns Mountains with connector trail Town of Antigonish for fuel, food and lodging. Also provides direct access to Guysborough & Pictou County trail systems.

The Antigonish Therapeutic Riding Association (AnTRA) was established in 1986 as a pilot project with the physiotherapy department at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, originally designed as an alternative therapy for children with physical and developmental disabilities.

Today, AnTRA operates primarily out of Friendly Breezes Stables in Ohio (Antigonish County, Nova Scotia), with summer sessions also held at Glen Meadow Farm.

The organization offers weekly therapeutic horseback riding programs in spring, fall, and summer, led by certified instructors and supported by volunteers. Their programs include:

• Therapeutic riding lessons focused on skill development, recreation, and confidence-building
• Hippotherapy (physiotherapy using horses) to improve mobility, muscle control, and motor skills
• Adaptive activities and exercises such as balance training, coordination tasks, and interactive games

Wrestling Antigonish is a a not-for-profit club dedicated to promoting and instructing olympic style wrestling.

Soccer is the largest organized summer sport in our municipality. There are teams ranging in age from 3 to 17. All teams are co-ed. There are over 300 youth that take part in Argyle Minor Soccer. Registration takes place each April (exact dates, locations and times will be updated on this website as well as on our facebook page).

The Recreation Department offers recreational programs and events for people of all ages. 

We envision a community where people of all abilities, experience the joy and the freedom to be found through daily participation in a wide variety of unstructured and structured opportunities for play, recreation and physical activity in our beautiful natural surroundings, recreation spaces and quality facilities. Individuals appreciate the benefits of recreation and are aware of the opportunities. Leaders and community organizations collaborate to provide quality recreation opportunities for the youngest to the eldest in all seasons of the year.

Rural ball diamond (grass) in the beautiful community of Arisaig - conveniently located right beside the community hall. 

Unsupervised beach great for swimmers and walkers.

Minor Ball Club playing on the Arisaig Ballfield currently fielding U7 and U9 learn to play programs. 

The Arisaig Parish Community Centre (APCC) was built by volunteers in 1989. The hall has been used extensively by the community for wedding receptions, family reunions, birthday parties, socials after funerals, card parties, Antigonish summer recreation programs, meetings, fitness/yoga sessions, and numerous social and recreation activities.