Arisaig Provincial Park is perched along the shores of the Northumberland Strait and offers not only a beautiful view of the water but also a relaxing walk through carefully tended forest trails and along scenic beaches.

Beaver Mountain Provincial Park is a full service campground and continues today as a day park. Both the provincial government and the County of Antigonish have worked hard to provide easy access to the parks beauty without spoiling the natural environment.

Ringed by coastal cliffs up to 100m (330ft) high, the tip of the cape is marked by a tall red-and-white lighthouse, a beacon for mariners since 1861.

Located on the eastern end of Main Street, Columbus Field is not only the main venue for The Highland Games and many other events in Antigonish, it is a year round recreational spot for the town.

Less experienced outdoors people will appreciate that there is a map sign found at every trail junction, and that you are never more than 800m/yd from any one of them.

Located 18km from downtown Antigonish, Pomquet Beach combines charming board walks, a gently sloping beach as well as changing rooms and washrooms making it a lovely spot for families interested in a scenic walk or a cooling dip.