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Outdoor and Adventure

Arisaig Provincial Park, Arisaig Village

Settlement in the Arisaid area in 1791 marked the beginning of the Scottish Highland immigration to the Antigonish district. The area is known for its 4 million year-old fossils and numerous other natural features. Visit the Provincial Day Park which boast Picnic Area and several short walking trails.
http://novascotiaparks.ca/misc/parks_a-z_info.asp#arisaig

Beaches

Cape George Point “Lighthouse” Day Park

The Fairmont Ridge Hiking Trail

Waleaha Charters

If you are ready to experience sport fishing at its best, Blue Fin Tuna fishing is for you! Starting in August and running through to late October Waleaha Charters offers daily charters on their boat.
http://www.worldrecordtuna.ca

Recreation

Antigonish Arena

Home to the Antigonish Junior ‘A’ Bull Dogs and well as other events such as Burmac.
http://www.antigonisharena.com/

Antigonish Highland Games

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.
http://www.antigonishhighlandgames.ca/

Antigonish Golf and Country Club

A par 72, 6109 yard course with a 125 and 118 slope rating, respectively. The club welcomes green fee players.
http://www.antigonishgolfclub.ns.ca/

Dooly’s Billiard Hall

If you’re in the mood to shoot some pool, go to Dooly’s new location in Antigonish right across to Piper’s Pub.
http://www.doolys.ca/antigonish/

Fiddler’s Green Golf Course

An organic golf course located on Antigonish Harbour with an ocean view from all 9 holes.
http://users.eastlink.ca/~fiddlersgreen/

Goodlife Fitness

Looking for a place to workout? Go to Goodlife Fitness’s co-ed Antigonish location.
http://www.goodlifefitness.com

Pin’s Bowling

The only bowling joint in town and has a liquor license.
http://www.antigonishrda.ns.ca/business-directory/entry/Pins-Bowling-Center/

Snow Queen Leisure World

Snow Queen Leisure World is the largest family entertainment park in the area and is the perfect place to hold your next birthday party or group event. The park includes bumper boats and cars, miniput, batting cages, and go-karts.
http://www.snowqueenleisureworld.com/

St. Francis Xavier Recreational Complex (Oland Centre and KMC)

The university has great recreational facilities, including swimming pool, gym, dance studio, racquetball and squash, and two basketball courts. As well, these facilities host all St. FX games.
http://sites.stfx.ca/recreation/

Restaurants

Although there are plenty of dining opportunities in Antigonish, below is a list of the few most popular.

Alcove Bistro & Lounge

The Alcove Bistro & Lounge combines a warm and welcoming ambiance with fine food aptly described as International Fusion with a local flavour. Whether enjoying lunch, dinner or a fabulous martini in the courtyard lounge, your experience is what matters most.
http://www.alcovebistro.ca

Boyde’s Seafood Galley

Located on Cribbon’s warf is well known for its frseh seafood and incredible view while you dine. Their signature dishes are seafood chowder and fish and chips.
(902) 863 0279

Gabrieau’s Bistro

Experience world class cuisine in the heart of Antigonish. Chef Mark Gabrieau and his culinary team create decadent creations that will please any palate. Recommended by Where to Eat in Canada for the fifth straight year and winners of the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine from 2008-2010, Gabrieau’s is the perfect marriage of food and wine.
http://www.gabrieaus.com/

Chinese Food

There are three chinese restaurants in Antigonish: Chuggles, Moonlight, and Wong’s. Chuggle’s is also a bar at night and Wong’s has a lounge on the top floor.

Mother Webb’s Steakhouse

Antigonish restaurants have been lead by Mother Webbs for 43 years. Located on the trans canada highway, opened daily from 11am till 11pm.
http://www.motherwebbs.com/

Piper’s Pub

Piper’s Pub offers a great menu along with a full service bar. Each night of the week has a different attraction, such as Jazz Monday and Open Mic Wings Wednesday.
(902) 863-2590

Sunshine on Main Cafe and Bistro

Sunshine has all of the great cafe foods you’d expect along with a limited Indian menu.
http://www.sunshineonmain.ca/

Wheel Pizza & Sub Shop

‘The Wheel’ is Anigonish’s oldest pizza shop and is ‘world famous’.
(902) 863-4565

Other

Antigonish Heritage Museum

Antigonish Heritage museum is a community museum that strives to preserve and promote a cultural understanding of the heritage of Antigonish Town and County.  Housed in the former CN Rail Station building, it is located at 20 East Main Street in the Town of Antigonish.
http://www.parl.ns.ca/aheritage/pages/default.htm

Empire Theatre

Antigonish’s only cinema.
http://www.empiretheatres.com/theatres/antigonish-empire-capitol-theatre

Festival Antigonish

It has been described as “the little festival that could”, but not as small as you think! It offers over 100 performances of a dozen different shows over 2 months! Summer is indeed Festival season in Antigonish, the perfect base for your Maritime vacation!
http://www.festivalantigonish.com/

Riverside Speedway

The BIGGEST, BADDEST, LOUDEST, FASTEST Racin’ you’ll ever witness on a 1/3 mile oval.
http://www.riversidespeedway.ca/