Things to Do with Kids in Antigonish, Nova Scotia

  • TripBuzz found 8 things to do with kids in or near Antigonish, Nova Scotia, including 2 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bayfield and Digby.
  • From Highlands Games to Beaver Mountain Provincial Park, the Antigonish area offers 8 different types of family activities, including: Amusement Parks (All Ages), Festivals, Mountains and Other Outdoor Places.
  • Approximately 40 minutes from New Glasgow, Antigonish founded the Antigonish Highland Games in 1863 and still hosts them to this day. The hometown St. Francis Xavier University launched a social movement in the 1920s which was later named the Antigonish Movement. Today, the city is home to mainly white collar workers and does not contain any industrial enterprises inside of its borders.
  • TripBuzz found 8 things to do with kids in or near Antigonish, Nova Scotia, including 2 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bayfield and Digby.
  • From Highlands Games to Beaver Mountain Provincial Park, the Antigonish area offers 8 different types of family activities, including: Amusement Parks (All Ages), Festivals, Mountains and Other Outdoor Places.
  • Approximately 40 minutes from New Glasgow, Antigonish founded the Antigonish Highland Games in 1863 and still hosts them to this day. The hometown St. Francis Xavier University launched a social movement in the 1920s which was later named the Antigonish Movement. Today, the city is home to mainly white collar workers and does not contain any industrial enterprises inside of its borders.
0.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Festivals Exposition Fields, Antigonish, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
The Highlands Games sporting festival originated from the Scottish Celtic traditions. Enjoy events such as caber tossing, stone putting, dancing, foot-races, bagpipe competitions and wrestling.
8.8 Miles
60% 5 votes
Mountains 472 Beaver Mountain Road | James River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Located in the Northumberland Shore region, Beaver Mountain Provincial Park has over 6-km of paved walkways to more challenging trails. The area is great for picnickers, wildlife viewing, snow-shoeing and cross country skiing.
9.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Other Outdoor Places 1158 Old Pinevale Road | Fraser Mills, Antigonish, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Built in 1928, the Fraser's Mills Fish Hatchery raises rainbow, brook & brown trout as well as salmon. Close to seven million eggs are spawned each year and the 37 ponds are open for viewing.
4.1 Miles
50% 4 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) On the Trans Canada Highway 104 | Lower South River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
The largest entertainment park in the Antigonish area, Snow Queen Leisure World sits on more than four acres. Families and large groups enjoy bumper cars & boats, miniature golf, go-karts and batting cages.
0.7 Miles
83% 6 votes
Golf 87 Cloverville Road, Antigonish, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Located in Nova Scotia, The Antigonish Golf & Country Club was originally opened in 1926. Enjoy the beautifully groomed par-3 - par-5, 18 hole course winding through rolling greens, streams, woods, pond and oak & maple trees.
4.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Factory Tours 365 South Side Harbour Road , Antigonish, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
The Harbor Quilt Company is a quilting workshop founded by Kim van Rossom in 2000 through the purchase of a 100-year-old farmhouse. The establishment now provides classes and guided tours to the public.
11.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Beaches 15, Bayfield, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Open May - October, the Bayfield Beach Provincial Park is located on St. Georges Bay. The small beach is fun for the entire family where swimming, picnicking and basic amenities are available.
24.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Scenic Drives 260 Shore Road, Digby, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Annapolis Basin Look Off Provincial Park is located on the Fundy Shore and offers scenic views of the Annapolis Basin. Additionally, there is a area to rest and have a picnic.
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