Antigonish Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Antigonish

Before European settlement, the area was the site of a seasonal Mi'kmaq settlement. The modern town was founded in 1784 and named Dorchester, but by the 1820s was commonly called Antigonish. In the 1920s, the "Antigonish Movement" began at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, improving the economic and social conditions across Canada’s Maritimes. This eventually lead to the current credit union systems of Maritime Canada. The town is the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Antigonish, and thus is one of the smallest towns in Canada to have a cathedral.

Top Attractions in Antigonish

Explore the best things to see and do in Antigonish:

• ★Antigonish Heritage Museum
• ★Antigonish Highland Games
• ★St. Francis Xavier University
• ★St Ninian's Cathedral

Where to Eat in Antigonish

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Justamere Cafe & Bakery
• 🍴Main Street Café

Where to Stay in Antigonish

• 🏨Claymore Inn & Suites
• 🏨Homeward Inn
• 🏨Maritime Inn Antigonish
• 🏨Southside Vacations 1 Bedroom Apartment

Antigonish Travel Guide Sections

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