Recreation: The experience that results from freely chosen participation in physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual pursuits that enhance individual and community well-being.
The Town of Antigonish Recreation Department offers a wide array of programming, equipment and spaces for you and your family to stay healthy and active all year-round. Recreation includes parks, trails, facilities fields, youth and senior programs, as well as community opportunities for culture and heritage.
Recreation is a part of the Town of Antigonish's Department of Community Development. Community Development focuses on enhancing the overall quality of life for residents in Antigonish and surrounding communities by creating an environment that encourages new development, promotes entrepreneurship, and fosters our cultural well-being, as well as community pride. With the introduction of the new Community Development Department, the Town can take a more active role in implementing effective strategies that will build a healthy and economically prosperous community.
Recreation Department Contact:
Manager of Parks and Recreation: Tricia Cameron
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Phone: 902-863-7612
Active Living Coordinator: Alana MacKay
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Phone: 902-318-4048
Funding & Community Support:
There are several funding options for children and youth who wish to take part in sport and recreation programs in our community. For those looking to become recreation/physical activity leaders, there is an option to apply for the Gary Boone Physical Activity Leadership Development Fund.
Applications for the funding programs listed below can be downloaded from the link or picked up and dropped off at the Town of Antigonish Recreation Department Office.
- Canadian Tire Jumpstart
- Kid Sport
- Bonvie MacDonald Rinks
- Gary Boone Physical Activity Leadership Development Fund
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- pdf Town of Antigonish Youth Volunteer of the Year 2020 - Jakalee Myette (421 KB)
- pdf 2019-2020 Community Grant Recipients (195 KB)
- pdf 2020-2021 Community Grant Recipients (238 KB)
- pdf Town of Antigonish Recreation - Release of Liability for Online Registration (207 KB)
- pdf 2021-2022 Community Grant Recipients (195 KB)
- pdf Town of Antigonish Proof of Vaccination FAQ - October 2021 (267 KB)