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Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Definition and Overview

Antigonish is a Canadian town in north-eastern Nova Scotia, just west of Cape Breton. It is home to St. Francis Xavier University. It is also home to the diocese of Antigonish County.

The Coady Institute, one of the world's leading community education and university extension organisations, is located on the campus of St.F.X. The Institute is founded on the principle of education for all. The Coady now works globally with development practitioners.

Antigonish County is also home to Pomquet Village, a small Acadian village dating back to 1774.

External Links

  • The Municipality of the County of Antigonish [1] (http://www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca/)
  • Pomquet Village [2] (http://www.pomquet.ca/)
  • Diocese of Antigonish [3] (http://www.antigonishdiocese.com/title.htm)
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