Addressing Barriers

Antigonish has a transit service available for use.  The Antigonish Community Transit Society offers fixed route bus service or a door-to-door service (book-a-ride service). The book-a-ride service requires booking a minimum of one day in advance (bookings must be made by 1 p.m. at least one day before you wish to ride). 

For information on travel routes, and fees, you can check out the website for Antigonish Community Transit. You can also contact the office directly at 902-867-0411. The ACTS requests that clients identify the need for an accessible vehicle at the time of booking.

Sample pricing:
Trips within Antigonish town limits – $3 
Trips up to 5 km – $5 
Trips from 5km to 15km – $8 
Trips over 15km – $8 for the first 15km then .75¢ for each additional km 

The Town of Antigonish offers equipment rentals for various activities

Antigonish County Recreation (ACR) also offers an equipment loan program, and has lots of options for accessible equipment (e.g., Mobi Chair, Hippocampe, Adaptive Canoe equipment, Snow Coach, Sledge).

Keppoch Mountain also offers equipment rentals (cross country skis, snowshoes, bikes).  

These are some great outdoor options that can be accessed with minimal costs:

1. Cape George

Perfect for students who enjoy hiking. Check out some of the many trails including:

• 7 looped trials covering a distance of 2-12 km
• 5 point-to-point trials covering distances ranging from 7-21 km
• Several walking bridges that cross brooks and streams for a more casual stroll
• 29 km of coastal trials for a more intense hike
• 6 km of river valleys
• A 3 km walk along the shore line

2. Beaver Mountain Provincial Park

Here, students can participate in a variety of nature-based activity including:

• A 6 km walking trail
• Challenging uphill hikes
• Winter activities such as cross country skiing and snow-shoeing
• Wildlife observation

** Please note that if students wish to participate in cross country skiing and snow-shoeing, they need to have equipment (see ‘Equipment’ page for loan and rental options in the area).

3. Paddling Lessons

Interested in learning how to paddle? Check out the Antigonish Boat Club website for more information!

4. Stfx Walking Trails

 Looking to stay close to StFX? Take advantage of the walking trail right here on campus!

5. Antigonish Landing

A great spot for students to walk and run!

Fun activities that are fee-based: 

1. Keppoch

• First year students were given a free membership this year.
• Students in other years can purchase a day pass for $5

2. Antigonish Golf & Country Club

Interested in golf? Check out Antigonish’s very own golf and country club!

Full Course

• Summer weekday rates from $30-$65
• Summer weekend rates from $35-$75
• "Shoulder Season" (May 31-October 1) from $25-$65
• Power cart rentals from $11.50-$25
• Pull cart rentals from $5-$7.50

Driving Range

• Rates from $4-$100

** Please note that you will need your own golf clubs

3. Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex

The Shinny Rink can be used for hockey, ball hockey, basketball and other outdoor activities, and the skating loop which can be used for ice skating, rollerblading, walking. The facility with ice can be rented for $75, or drop in prices range from $5-$10 at specific times.