Antigonish, From a Great Start to a Wonderful Finish;
A scenic two hour drive from the Stanfield International Airport, brings you to Antigonish, home of St. Francis Xavier University, a town that is rich with influences from the past. Antigonish is located on St. George’s Bay on the Northumberland Strait. It is located on the north shore of the province fronting both the Nova Scotia peninsula and Cape Breton Island. Located on the warm summer salt waters of the Atlantic Ocean brings a collection of beautiful beaches. Each beach sports a spectacular panoramic view to witness spectacular sunrises. Cape George Hiking Trails on the Northumberland Shore region offer a series of connected loops, varying in length and difficulty (total 33 km/20 mi), from the coast through meadows and old-growth forests to cliffs affording spectacular views of the bay, with elevations up to 183 meters (600 ft.). The trail offers panoramic views at various points, including Ballantyne's Cove. Don’t miss the scenic area of Cape George Point that incl
