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Antigonish

Nova Scotia, Canada · North America

About Antigonish

Antigonish sits on the route: 55 minutes from Trenton.

Antigonish is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 5,003, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Antigonish sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Halifax time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Antigonish to your route.

About Antigonish

Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre is an annual independent regional Summer theatre that operates each year from July through September, in the town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1987, FAST presented a summer-long repertory season with a range of productions which appeal to all age groups. During the

Read more COVID-19 Pandemic, they pivoted to large -scale outdoor productions, mixing community performers with professional actors. Since 2023, they have returned to indoor stage productions, but have not resumed the repertory style. Performances are held in the Bauer Theatre building on the St. Francis Xavier University campus.

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Antigonish offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Antigonish located?

Antigonish is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 45.6168 latitude, -61.9986 longitude.

What is the population of Antigonish?

Antigonish has a population of approximately 5,003 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
5,003
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Timezone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
45.6168, -61.9986

Emergency & Services

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Antigonish.

Trenton

🇨🇦 Canada

50 km awayPop. 2,407

Port Hawkesbury

🇨🇦 Canada

50 km awayPop. 3,210

New Glasgow

🇨🇦 Canada

51 km awayPop. 18,665

Stellarton

🇨🇦 Canada

52 km awayPop. 4,007

Pictou

🇨🇦 Canada

56 km awayPop. 3,107

Westville

🇨🇦 Canada

56 km awayPop. 3,628

Princeville

🇨🇦 Canada

57 km awayPop. 5,571

Port Hood

🇨🇦 Canada

57 km awayPop. 1,300

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