Upcoming Meetings

Nov 17

Regular Town Council Meeting6:00 pmCouncil Meetings
Nov 18

Joint Town & County Council Meeting6:00 pmCouncil Meetings
Nov 19

Accessibility Committee3:00 pmCommittee Meetings

Latest News

J.P. Cormier and Dave Gunning to Headline Christmas on Main

Tuesday, 03 November 2026

The Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish are excited to announce that acclaimed East Coast musicians J.P. Cormier and Dave Gunning will headline this year's Christmas on Main celebration with a festive concert.

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2026 Santa Claus Parade

Friday, 30 October 2026

Santa Claus is coming to the Town of Antigonish! Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with our annual Santa Claus Parade! Join us on Saturday, November 21, 2026 for a magical evening of festive fun and cheer. Parade Registration is NOW OPEN!

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Town Launches Community Communications Survey

Thursday, 22 October 2026

The Town of Antigonish invites residents and community members to take part in a short survey about how the Town shares information.

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New Substation for Antigonish Electric Utility Energized

New Substation for Antigonish Electric Utility Energized

Thursday, 15 October 2026

One hundred years after the Town of Antigonish took ownership of the Antigonish Electric Utility, crews waited to hear the anticipated hum of a new substation coming online.

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Current Projects & Initiatives

Recreation Facility and Recreation Needs Assessment The Municipality of the County of Antigonish and the Town of Antigonish are working together to learn more about the community’s recreation needs, now and in the future.

Housing Accelerator Fund The Town received $1.3 million to expand zoning for higher-density housing, introduce affordable housing incentives, and streamline approvals.

Antigonish Tourism Strategy A group of municipal and community partners, including the Town, are developing a tourism strategy for Antigonish.

Town Mural/Photo Program The Town of Antigonish is pleased to partner with Antigonish Culture Alive (ACA) on the Antigonish Public Art Program.

Accessibility Plan The Town of Antigonish is committed to creating a safe community for everyone, including residents and visitors living with disabilities.

Physical Activity Strategy The Physical Activity Strategy sets a vision and goals for Town staff to pursue in order to positively influence opportunities for physical activity in the community.

Bay Street Capital Project The Bay Street Capital Project includes major upgrades to underground infrastructure, road conditions, and public safety.

Net Zero The Town of Antigonish is leading the way in Nova Scotia. The province has a goal to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, and we are already at 63 percent.

Grid Modernization The Town of Antigonish, in partnership with local and federal governments, is implementing a multi-phase project to modernize our electric utility and build a new substation.