What makes Antigonish and Guysborough a good region to buy property?

Together they offer incredible range — from university-driven investment properties and established family homes in Antigonish, to breathtaking oceanfront acreage and heritage homes in Guysborough at prices that are genuinely hard to find anywhere else on Canada's East Coast.

Is this region a good place for families?

Very much so. Antigonish has a strong school network from primary through university, warm beaches, Keppoch Mountain trails, and a safe, walkable community. Guysborough offers local schools, the Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex, a close-knit coastal community, and — according to Nova Scotia's own Quality of Life Survey — the highest life satisfaction rating of any community in Canada.

How far is Antigonish from Halifax?

Antigonish is approximately 160 kilometres northeast of Halifax — about one hour and forty-five minutes along the newly twinned, four-lane Highway 104. Guysborough is roughly two hours and fifteen minutes from Halifax via Antigonish and Highway 16.

What types of properties are available across both counties?

The range is remarkable. Antigonish offers heritage homes, newer residential builds, and university-adjacent investments. Guysborough delivers oceanfront parcels, acreage lots, and coastal heritage homes — often at prices that genuinely surprise buyers accustomed to urban or cottage-country markets.

What outdoor recreation is available in Antigonish and Guysborough?

The outdoor lifestyle here is extraordinary. Keppoch Mountain offers four-season hiking and fat-biking. Pomquet and Bayfield beaches sit on the warm Northumberland Strait. The 33km Cape George Hiking Trail loops along dramatic coastal headlands. And Guysborough's Chedabucto Bay waterfront, Marine Drive, and surrounding wilderness trails make it one of the finest outdoor destinations in all of Atlantic Canada.

58B MacLellan Street in Antigonish: 301-Antigonish Residential for sale (Highland Region) : MLS®# 202622639

Visit REALTOR® website for additional information. Welcome to 58B Maclellan Street, a bright and spacious 3-bedroom semi-detached home in a convenient Antigonish location close to schools, downtown, and St. FX University. Offering many updates, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, families, or investors. The main floor features a generously sized living room filled with natural light, along with an eat-in kitchen offering plenty of cabinet and storage space. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious primary bedroom with double closets, two additional bedrooms, and a 4-piece bathroom. The unfinished basement provides plenty of storage space and houses the washer and dryer. Outside, enjoy a spacious yard with a shed for additional storage. Recent updates include a new roof in 2026, two new heat pumps, a new chimney and the addition of electric baseboard heaters to replace the oil heat.