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Town in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Antigonish is the main town in the Northumberland Shore region of Nova Scotia. Antigonish is primarily a service hub for the surrounding region, with the largest employers being St. Martha's Regional Hospital and St. Francis Xavier University.
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In a week-long celebration of its Scottish heritage, the town hosts its annual Highland Games every July. There are competitive events, concerts and other activities.
StFX
One of the highest-ranked universities in Canada, StFX's campus has a mix of architectural styles - many of which are of interest to photographers.
One of two Roman Catholic churches located on the grounds of St. Francis Xavier University, St Ninian's Cathedral is the Episcopal Seat for the Diocese of Antigonish and the largest church in the town.
A small-town museum in a converted railway station, strong in local historical and genealogical resources.
A focus on fresh seafood. Excellent seafood Primavera.
A full Maritime small-town cafe, with baked goods and frozen meals available to go.
On the main street. Non-smoking.
A little out of the centre, close to the university. Non-Smoking.
Spacious, one-bedroom apartment with water views from every window. Enter from a private patio. The pebble and rock beach is down a short path (200'). The apartment is in a natural rural setting.
Rooms and suites/apartments. Has an indoor pool. Discounts offered on their website are 10% off for seniors, 50% off for clergy.
Chocolates, made on-premises by a Syrian refugee chocolatier and his family.
The closest shopping mall to StFX. Tenant stores include NSLC (a government-run liquor store) and PSEUDIO (an Atlantic Canada clothing-store chain).
Antigonish Community Transit runs a single bus route that runs on an hourly schedule M-F 9AM-4PM. They also offer a door-to-door service.
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