Municipality of the County of Antigonish

The Municipality of the County of Antigonish is an administrative county covering coastal areas, forests, and agricultural lands in eastern Nova Scotia. The jurisdiction encompasses natural reserves, educational institutions, and provides public services through its administrative infrastructure.

The region was originally part of Sydney County before being established as Antigonish County in 1863. European settlement began in 1784 when Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Hierlihy founded the first permanent presence in the area.

The name Antigonish comes from the Mi'kmaq language, referring to a place where bears gathered to collect beech nuts. This origin reflects how the landscape shaped the way people understood and named their surroundings.

The area contains diverse zones offering different experiences, from natural reserves to educational institutions that welcome visitors. Plan to spend time navigating between different sites, as they are distributed across the county rather than concentrated in one location.

The county protects wildlife through dedicated natural areas while also being home to a respected university. This combination of environmental conservation and higher education makes it an unusual mix of priorities in one jurisdiction.

Website: http://antigonishcounty.ns.ca

GPS coordinates: 45.60000,-61.90000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43