List of communities in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
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List of communities in Antigonish County
, Nova Scotia
Many of the communities have Gaelic names.
Communities are ordered by the highway upon which they are located. All routes start with the terminus located near the largest community.
Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
Antigonish County, Nova Scotia is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It is located in northern Nova Scotia on the Northumberland Strait and its county seat is the town of Antigonish.-History:...
, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
Many of the communities have Gaelic names.
Communities are ordered by the highway upon which they are located. All routes start with the terminus located near the largest community.
Trunk Routes
- Trunk 4: James RiverJames River, Nova ScotiaJames River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- AntigonishAntigonish, Nova ScotiaAntigonish is a Canadian town in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. The town is home to St. Francis Xavier University and the oldest continuous highland games in North America.-History:...
- Lower South RiverLower South River, Nova ScotiaLower South River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. Home of legendary Dr John Hugh Gillis High School quarterback Marcus MacIntyre. Lower South River residents are not known as partiers but are famous for bonfires at "The Pit".-References:*...
- Bayfield RoadBayfield Road, Nova ScotiaBayfield Road is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- Afton 23 - TracadieTracadie, Nova ScotiaTracadie is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. Tracadie has close links with nearby Upper Big Tracadie. Tracadie was settled by Black loyalists in the early 18th century.-References:**...
- MonasteryMonastery, Nova ScotiaMonastery is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County at the junction of Nova Scotia Trunk 16 and 4.-References:***...
- LinwoodLinwood, Nova ScotiaLinwood is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.Linwood, Nova Scotia is a small coastal community located half way between the town of Antigonish and the Canso Causeway. Located around Linwood Harbour, it is a great swimming and boating location... - Trunk 7: Antigonish - Salt SpringsSalt Springs, Antigonish County, Nova ScotiaSalt Springs is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- AshdaleAshdale, Nova ScotiaAshdale is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. Its Gaelic name reflects an earlier name for this place, Lake Gaspereau.-References:...
- Glen AlpineGlen Alpine, Nova ScotiaGlen Alpine is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- North LochaberNorth Lochaber, Nova ScotiaNorth Lochaber is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- LochaberLochaber, Nova ScotiaLochaber is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. It is famed for its black cattle.... - Trunk 16:MonasteryMonastery, Nova ScotiaMonastery is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County at the junction of Nova Scotia Trunk 16 and 4.-References:***...
-Upper Big TracadieUpper Big Tracadie, Nova ScotiaUpper Big Tracadie is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. It is a rural, predominantly African Canadian community. The community is served by a community center and church, Tracadie United Baptist Church...
Arterial Highways
- Highway 104Nova Scotia Highway 104Highway 104 in Nova Scotia runs from the New Brunswick border near Amherst to St. Peter's. Except for the portion on Cape Breton Island between Port Hawkesbury and St. Peter's, it is part of the Trans-Canada Highway....
: Pomquet ForksPomquet Forks, Nova ScotiaPomquet Forks is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- Auld's CoveAuld's Cove, Nova ScotiaAuld's Cove is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Guysborough County on Nova Scotia Highway 104 at the Canso Causeway. It is thought to have been named for Alexander Auld, an early settler who had grist and saw mills there....
Collector Roads
- Route 245Nova Scotia Route 245Route 245 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.The route spans Pictou and Antigonish counties and connects Sutherlands River at Exit 27 on Highway 104 with Antigonish at Trunk 4.-Communities:*Sutherlands River*Egerton*Merigomish...
: Antigonish - North GrantNorth Grant, Nova ScotiaNorth Grant is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- Malignant CoveMalignant Cove, Nova ScotiaMalignant Cove is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. It was named for the sailing vessel Malignant, which ran aground there during the American Revolution. It was renamed Milburn in 1915 but the new name was not adopted by the community...
- Doctors BrookDoctors Brook, Nova ScotiaDoctors Brook is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. It was named for Dr. Alexander MacDonald, the first medical doctor in Antigonish County.-References:...
- Arisaig - McArras BrookMcArras Brook, Nova ScotiaMcArras Brook is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. It was named for the original settler, James McCara from Perthshire, Scotland.-References:... - Route 316Nova Scotia Route 316Route 316 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in Antigonish County and Guysborough County, connecting Lower South River at Highway 104 with Half Island Cove at Trunk 16.-Communities:*Half Island Cove*Upper Whitehead...
: St. AndrewsSt. Andrews, Nova ScotiaSt. Andrews is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. It has been developed extensively in recent years and has a reputation for being a strong community. It is a well designed location as all of its most used features are located in a very tight area...
- Frasers MillsFrasers Mills, Nova ScotiaFrasers Mills is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- Upper South River - Route 337Nova Scotia Route 337Route 337 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in Antigonish County and connects Antigonish at Trunk 4 with Malignant Cove at Route 245 .It is part of the Sunrise Trail scenic travelway.-Communities:*Antigonish...
: Antigonish - Antigonish HarbourAntigonish Harbour, Nova ScotiaAntigonish Harbour is a community and harbour in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County, first settled in 1784 by disbanded soldiers loyal to the British side in the American Revolution....
- Morristown - LakevaleLakevale, Nova ScotiaLakevale is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*Rural Community on Highway 337; sub-communities include North Lakevale, West Lakevale, and South Lakevale. Characteristized by two lakes; North Lake and South Lake...
- Cape GeorgeCape George, Nova ScotiaCape George is a headland and community of the same name located Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada.It defines the northwestern limit of St. George's Bay....
- Ballantynes CoveBallantynes Cove, Nova ScotiaBallantyne's Cove is a community in Antigonish County Nova Scotia, Canada named for one of its early settlers, David Ballantyne, who settled in the area around 1810....
- Livingstone CoveLivingstone Cove, Nova ScotiaLivingstone Cove is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- GeorgevilleGeorgeville, Nova ScotiaGeorgeville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Kings County.-References:*...
- Malignant CoveMalignant Cove, Nova ScotiaMalignant Cove is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. It was named for the sailing vessel Malignant, which ran aground there during the American Revolution. It was renamed Milburn in 1915 but the new name was not adopted by the community...
Communities located on rural roads
- Addington ForksAddington Forks, Nova ScotiaAddington Forks is a rural farming community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. It was named for Henry Addington, a British Prime Minister.-References:-References:*...
- BayfieldBayfield, Nova ScotiaBayfield is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- Big MarshBig Marsh, Antigonish , Nova ScotiaBig Marsh is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- Brierly BrookBrierly Brook, Nova ScotiaBrierly Brook is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- Caledonia Mills
- ClydesdaleClydesdale, Nova ScotiaClydesdale is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.Originally founded by Dylan Brophy in 1814, Clydesdale has since become a historical landmark and has been named after Dylan Brophy himself...
- DunmaglassDunmaglass, Nova ScotiaDunmaglass is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:**...
- Havre BoucherHavre Boucher, Nova ScotiaHavre Boucher is a Canadian village in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia.The village takes its name from "Havre Boucher", a natural harbour that opens onto St. George's Bay to the north...
- HeathertonHeatherton, Nova ScotiaHeatherton is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. It has an elementry school, post office, church and Hall. Local economy consists of farming, forestry and fishing. Many people work in the town of Antigonish.-References:*...
- IrelandIreland, Nova ScotiaIreland is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- MerlandMerland, Nova ScotiaMerland is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- MarydaleMarydale, Nova ScotiaMarydale is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- MorarMorar, Nova ScotiaMorar is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- New France
- Ohio
- Pomquet
- Southside Antigonish HarbourSouthside Antigonish Harbour, Nova ScotiaSouthside Antigonish Harbour is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- St. JosephSt. Joseph, Antigonish , Nova ScotiaSt. Joseph is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:*...
- West LochaberWest Lochaber, Nova ScotiaWest Lochaber is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.-References:**...