Antigonish Visitor Information Centre

12/22/2024

12/21/2024

Here is a great stocking stuffer idea!

L'Arche Cape Breton is giving you a chance to win a trip for 2 to Toronto (the prize includes 2 nights hotel and airfare)

The draw is March 18th live on The Hawk Morning Show!

12/20/2024

We have "blinged" up our Jelly Bean Row design a little to add just enough sparkle to this very popular design. The cultured sea glass paired with cubed Swarovski crystals will take you from day to night in this fun to wear design.

Check out the new necklace & earrings too by Elizabeth Burry Designs. A great Christmas Gift.

12/17/2024

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12/16/2024

We have compiled a list of Pictou County and Antigonish County activities over the Holidays! For complete details on these events visit our website https://coastalnovascotia.ca/calendar/
Municipality of Pictou County Municipality of the County of Antigonish Town of New Glasgow Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia Town of Pictou Town of Stellarton Town of Westville Town of Antigonish

We will update this post if new activities are added.

Pictou County:
Christmas Lights throughout Pictou County. A map can be found through the Municipality of Pictou County at
Visit the Hopewell Footbridge to see it lit up! 57 Riverside Park Rd. Hopewell.
Visit the Winter Wonderland in Braeshore, 2684 Three Brooks Rd. Pictou.
December 18~Coastal’s Evergreen Finale at the New Glasgow Farmers Market 261 Glasgow St New Glasgow 4-8pm
December 19~ Scott deCoste at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 7pm.
December 19-22~ Santa at the Highland Square Mall 689 Westville Rd. New Glasgow. Thursday & Friday 4-7pm, Saturday 2-6pm, Sunday 12-4pm.
December 20~ Christmas Lights Tour of Pictou at 5,6 & 7pm. Meeting places include New Horizons Centre, CEF & Pictou Legion.
December 20~ Beatz & Keyz Dance Party at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 10pm, $10 cover.
December 20~ NNEC Alumni presents: A Big Band Christmas at Glasgow Square Theatre 155 Riverside Parkway New Glasgow 8-11pm.
December 20~ Chester’s Story Time with Santa at the Trenton Fire Department 122 Main St. Trenton 6-7pm.
December 20~ Soul Sisters at East Avenue Lounge 200 Provost St. New Glasgow 7pm. $25 each 902-752-3485.
December 20-23 & 26-30~ Sleigh Ride of Lights at Shelby Ranch 753 Durham Rd. Scotsburn. Visit their website for details https://www.shelbyranch.ca/sleigh-ride-of-lights.
December 22~ Winter Solstice Night Walk on the Jitney Trail. Meet at the Love Local Christmas Village 27 Creighton St. Pictou 7pm-8:30pm. RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 22.
December 22~Santa Run at Market Square Water St. Pictou 2pm. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE.
December 21~ The Sidekicks at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 4-7pm.
December 22~Last Farmers Market before Christmas 261 Glasgow St New Glasgow 9am-1pm PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE
December 21~ Christmas Ceilidh at McCulloch House Museum & Genealogy Centre 86 Haliburton Rd. Pictou 2-4pm. CANCELLED
December 21~ Apollo Series Vol. 1 at the deCoste Performing Arts Centre 99 Water St. Pictou 7pm. POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 18.
December 21~ Christmas Evening of Music at Zion Presbyterian Church 822 Hwy 347 East River St. Mary’s 7pm. CANCELLED DUE TO STORM
December 21~ Love Local Christmas Village at 27 Creighton St. Pictou 6-8pm.
December 21~ Ugly Sweater Family Skating at the Trenton Minor Sports Community Centre 75 Park Rd. Treton 12:30pm-1:30pm.
December 21~ Jingle Bell Rock with K-Os & Andre Pettipas at Fat Tony’s 9 Water St. Pictou 10pm.
December 21~ Santa at the Merigomish Fire Hall 3259 Shore Rd. Merigomish 12pm.
December 21~ Elves on the Run: Solstice Trail Run or Hike at the Trenton Minor Sports Community Centre 75 Park Rd. Trenton 5:30pm.
December 21~ Holiday Fun at the Stellarton Library 248 Foord St. Stellarton 10am-12pm.
December 21~ Children’s Christmas Party at the New Glasgow Library 182 Dalhousie St. New Glasgow 10:30am-11:30am. CANCELLED DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER.
December 21~ Make Reindeer Masks and Treats at the River John Library 2725 River John West Branch Rd. River John 11am-1pm.
December 21 & 28~ Holidays at the Museum of Industry 147 North Foord St. Stellarton 1pm.
December 22~ The Blues Christmas with Kevin Fletcher & Sam Moon at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 6-9pm.
December 22~ Christmas at Poplar Waters 280 River John Rd. River John. 4-9pm. $10 per person, 4 and under free.
December 22~ Merigomish Schoolhouse Farmers Market Holiday Market 1682 Shore Rd. Merigomish 10am-1pm.
December 23~ Tibbs Eve Party with the Newfoundland Band at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 7-10pm.
December 23~ Monday Music in Alma at Alma Green Hill United Church 15 Alma Rd. 7:30pm.
December 24~ Holiday Library Drop-In at the New Glasgow Library 182 Dalhousie St. New Glasgow 10am-12pm.
December 24~ Santa's Christmas Eve Annual Tour of Trenton beginning at 5pm. Follow the Trenton Fire Department page for tracker link.
December 25~ Annual Community Christmas Dinner at St. George’s Anglican Church 199 Temperance St. New Glasgow 12-2pm. This is a free event, but RSVP required by phoning 902-752-1303.
December 25~ Free Christmas Dinner at the New Horizons Club 14 Kempt St. Pictou. Take Out 11:30am-2pm, Eat in 12-2pm. RSVP prior to December 23rd at 902-485-1515.
December 27~ Scotial Scene at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 8pm-12am.
December 27~ Play, Build, Colour, Make at the Pictou Library 99 Water St. Pictou 10am-5pm.
December 27~ Lego at the River John Library 2725 River John West Branch Rd. River Joh 2-5pm.
December 27~ 11th & Duke at The Shoebox Cantina 84 Provost St. New Glasgow 9-11pm.
December 27 & 28~Creation Station at the Stellarton Library 248 Foord St. Stellarton 10am-5pm.
December 27 & 28~ Lego at the Westville Library 2042 Queen St. Westville 10am-5pm.
December 28~ Lego 10am-2pm and Creation Station 10:30am-1:30pm at the Pictou Library 99 Water St. Pictou.
December 28~ The Man in Plaid at the Nook & Cranny 50 Caladh Ave. Pictou 6-8pm
December 28~ Muppet Christmas Carol at the New Glasgow Library 182 Dalhousie St. New Glasgow 1:30-3pm.
December 31~ Pictou Lobster Carnival Fundraiser New Year’s Eve Family Skate & Fireworks at the Hector Arena 38 Naylor Dr. Pictou. 6-8pm skate, 8:15pm fire works. $5 per person, or a family for $20.
~ District 13 Recreation and Planning Committee Free Skating Party at the Ivor MacDonald Memorial Arena 63 Arena Rd. Thorburn 4-6pm.
~New Year’s Eve with Sweet Serene at Blue Lobster Public House 230 Foord St. Stellarton 10pm-1am.
~New Year’s Eve at the Bridal Suite 1289 MacLellan’s Brook Rd. MacLellan’s Brook 9pm-1:30am.
~Stellarton Legion New Year’s Eve Party with music by One by One 140 MacKay St. Stellarton 9pm-1am.
New Year’s Eve Bash featuring Hush at the Trenton Fire Department 122 Main St. Trenton 9pm-1am.
New Year’s Eve with music by Tracy Lyn & The Silver Flames Bandat the Trenton Legion 94 Main St. Trenton 9pm-1am
New Year’s Eve Red Carpet Gala with the Pistol Packin’ Papas at Summer Street Industries 72 Park St. New Glasgow 9pm.
Shoebox New Year’s Eve Party with The Soul Custody 84 Provost St. New Glasgow 10pm-1am.

Antigonish County:
Antigonish Holiday Activities
December 20~ Liam Brophy at Coldstream Clear Distillery 25 James St. Antigonish 7-9pm.
December 20~ Christmas in Antigonowhere: A Play Reading and Singalong at the Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School 105 Braemore Ave. Antigonish 7pm.
December 21~ Hauler at Pipers Pub 33 College St. Antigonish 2pm.
December 21~ 11th & Duke at Oak Manor by Burnside Brewing 271 Main St. Antigonish 7-9pm.
December 21~ A Muppet Christmas Carol Movie at the Antigonish Library 283 Main St. Antigonish 1-2:30pm.
December 21~ Our Father’s Fools at Coldstream Clear Distillery 25 James St. Antigonish 7-9pm.
December 23~ Slowcoaster at Pipers Pub 33 College St. Antigonish 10pm.
December 26~ Merimac at Candid Brewing 88 College St. Antigonish 8pm-12am.
December 26~ Boxing Day Kitchen Party with the East Enders at Pipers Pub 33 College St. Antigonish 8:30pm-12am.
December 27~ Andre Pettipas at Coldstream Clear Distillery 25 James St. Antigonish 6-8pm.
December 28~ Gerry McDaniel at Coldstream Clear Distillery 25 James St. Antigonish 6-8pm.
December 28~ Signal Hill at Candid Brewing 88 College St. Antigonish 8pm-12am.

12/16/2024

2025 New Year's Levee

The Municipality of the County of Antigonish, the Town, and the Royal Canadian Legion, Antigonish will be hosting a New Year's Levee on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59. Food and entertainment will be provided.

12/16/2024

Just a reminder....the farmshop is closed today but re-opens tomorrow at 11. We will remain open daily until Christmas Eve for all your last minute Christmas gifts.
We have lots of soaps, shampoo bars, bath and body oils, goat's milk lotion, candles, wax melts.
Don't forget about our draw on Dec 21st...you need a ballot to enter. Good luck to everyone already entered.

12/14/2024

Public Notice:

There will be an emergency power outage impacting residents on Hawthorne Street from the Xavier Drive intersection to Sylvan Valley and side streets in this area. The outage will last approximately 15 mins starting at 9:30 a.m. This outage is to conduct repairs.

We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may cause.

989 XFM Announcers

12/14/2024

🎶✨ Join us for the Annual Christmas Concert at St. Ninian's Cathedral! 🎄

Experience the magic of the season with the St. Ninian's Cathedral choir, alongside the Antigonish Choral Ensemble, directed by Janice Alcorn. This year’s concert promises to be an enchanting evening filled with beautiful, traditional, and emotional choral music that will uplift your spirits.

We’re thrilled to also feature performances by Mary Beth Carty, John Pellerine, and Heather MacIsaac. As well this year we will be joined by members of Antigonish's own Rose trio, and the woman’s vocal group AdHoctet.

Artistic Director, Emery van de Wiel

📅 Date: December 14th
📍 Location: St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish
Admission by donation (suggested $20)

Come share in the beauty of the season with us!

12/10/2024

Here's the link to order your tickets NOW!!!! https://justamere.ca/product/donald-maclennan-dinner-show-dec-19-6-8pm-2024/

Justamere Cafe and the Antigonish Visitor Information Centre have rescheduled the Donald MacLennan Trio event to December 19th. Tickets are still available by visiting https://justamere.ca/product/donald-maclennan-dinner-show-dec-19-6-8pm-2024/

12/09/2024

12/09/2024

Not sure what to get the race fans on your Christmas list? You can't go wrong with a Gift Certificate from their favourite track! Available in any amount and redeemable for tickets, camping, or merchandise. For more info or to place your order, please email [email protected].

12/07/2024

Public Notice:

Please be advised that due to the Santa Claus Parade taking place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 motorists should expect detours and traffic delays.

Fairview Street will be closed to vehicle traffic by 4 p.m.

The parade will leave Fairview Street at 6 p.m., turn left onto James Street, and left onto West Street. It will head down Main Street and then turn right onto Church Street, ending at Antigonish Market Square.

Please be advised there will be no street parking along the parade route after 2 p.m.

The Town thanks everyone in advance for their cooperation and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.