The Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish started a joint study in March 2026 to look at the community’s recreation needs. This review will help local leaders in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, decide how to spend money on sports facilities and parks in the coming years.
The assessment focuses on how people use public spaces like the Antigonish Arena and facilities at St. Francis Xavier University. The arena first opened in 1970 and has 2,290 seats for fans to watch ice sports.
Major local groups like the Antigonish Bulldogs junior hockey team and the Antigonish Minor Hockey Association rely on these spaces for games and practice. The results of the study will help the town and county plan for new buildings or repairs to existing fields and rinks.
By looking at how residents use these spots, officials can determine the best way to handle the costs of ice time and sports field access. This plan will serve as a guide for future investments in the region’s athletic infrastructure.
