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StFX 

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• StFX International Student Services

      Location: Bloomfield Centre, 4th Floor, StFX Campus
      Provides support for international students, including permit guidance,                   orientation programs, and workshops on adapting to Canadian academic and        social life

• StFX Student Success Centre

      Location: Angus L. MacDonald Library, StFX Campus
      Offers academic support, tutoring services, writing help, and advice on study        skills. Helps students adapt to the academic demands of university life

• StFX Health and Counselling Centre

      Location: Bloomfield Centre, StFX Campus
      Provides medical consultations, counselling services, and referrals to external        specialists when needed

• StFX X-Patrol

      Location: Throughout StFX Campus
      An on-campus safety service operated by students. International students              can use this service for safe walks across campus and nearby areas

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• StFX Career Centre

      Location: Angus L. MacDonald Library, StFX Campus
      Offers career advice, resume workshops, job search help, and opportunities to        connect with potential employers

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• StFX Campus Food Bank

      Location: Student Union Building (SUB), StFX Campus
      Provides temporary food support for students in need. A helpful resource for          international students facing financial difficulties

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Antigonish community 

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• Antigonish Community Transit

       Location: Antigonish, NS

       Affordable local transportation services within the town of Antigonish and               surrounding areas. Great for students without personal transportation

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• Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services
  Location: 219 Main St, Suite 204, Antigonish, NS
  Offers support and advocacy for women, including international students, through counselling, crisis support, and educational programs

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• Antigonish Farmers’ Market
  Location: 30 James St, Antigonish, NS
  A hub for fresh, local produce and artisanal goods. Students can experience local food culture and find affordable fresh food

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• Cultural Connections- Antigonish
  Location: 219 Main St, Antigonish, NS
  Provides programs and support to help immigrants and international students integrate into the community. Hosts cultural events and language classes

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• Nova Scotia Health Authority (Antigonish)
  Location: St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, 25 Bay St, Antigonish, NS
  Offers medical services, including St. Martha's Hospital and nearby clinics for international students needing medical care

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• Antigonish Public Library
  Location: 283 Main St, Antigonish, NS
  A resource for study spaces, books, and community events. Offers free Wi-Fi, making it a quiet space for students

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• Antigonish Affordable Housing Society (AAHS)

      Location: 273 Main St, Antigonish, NS
      AAHS works to develop affordable housing in the community. It’s a great                resource for students looking for affordable, secure housing options

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• St. Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Store

      Location: 208 Post Rd, Antigonish, NS
      Offers second-hand goods, including clothing, furniture, and household                  items at low prices, making it a useful resource for students settling into life            in Antigonish

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• Antigonish Kids First

      Location: 83 Kirk St, Antigonish, NS
      Provides programs and support for families, including international students        with children, offering resources such as parenting workshops and                   

      playgroups

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• The Casket Newspaper

      Location: 88 College St, Antigonish, NS
      A local newspaper that keeps students informed about what’s happening in          Antigonish, from community events to local news

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• Lochaber Community Centre

       Location: 1555 Lochaber Rd, Antigonish County, NS
       A community space that hosts events, workshops, and fitness programs. It’s           about 20 minutes from Antigonish and can be a great way for students to               connect with others

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• Naomi Society

       Location: Unit 103- 133, Church Street, Antigonish, NS
       Naomi Society supports women, children, and all genders through trauma-           informed community prevention, outreach, support, and advocacy.  

       We provide services to those who have experienced domestic, family,                       intimate partner, and sexual violence in Antigonish and Guysborough                       Counties. 

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• Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation

       Location: Paqtnkek First Nation, near Antigonish, NS
       Located about 20 minutes from Antigonish, Paq’tnkek offers cultural                       programs and services. It provides an opportunity for students to learn about         Indigenous culture and history

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• Workship in Antigonish

       Location: 5555 Union Place, Antigonish, NS
       This offers an array of services, worship, events, faith outreach services and a           tremendous sense of community.

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​             Pictou community

• YMCA of Pictou County
  Type: Fitness, Family & Settlement Services
  Location: 2756 Westville Rd, New Glasgow, NS
  Description: Offers fitness facilities, youth programs, and newcomer settlement support.
   

• Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) – Pictou County
  Type: Settlement Services
  Location: New Glasgow, NS
  Description: Language training, employment services, and community integration for immigrants and refugees.
   

• Pictou County Women’s Resource & Sexual Assault Centre
  Type: Women’s Support & Advocacy
  Location: 208 Willow Ave, New Glasgow, NS
  Description: Counselling, crisis services, and community education.
   

• Pictou Antigonish Regional Library (PARL) – Pictou County Branches
  Type: Library & Community Services
  Location: Branches in New Glasgow, Stellarton, Pictou, River John, Trenton, and Westville
  Description: Free Wi-Fi, books, study areas, and community programs.
   

• New Glasgow Farmers’ Market
  Type: Food & Local Culture
  Location: 620 East River Rd, New Glasgow, NS
  Description: Local produce, crafts, and cultural events.
   

• Pictou County Transit
  Type: Public Transportation
  Location: New Glasgow, Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville, NS
  Description: Transit services within Pictou County towns.
   

• Affordable Housing Coalition of Pictou County
  Type: Housing Support
  Location: Pictou County, NS
  Description: Works to increase access to safe and affordable housing.
   

• Pictou Landing First Nation
  Type: Indigenous Cultural Centre
  Location: Pictou County, NS
  Description: Mi’kmaw community offering cultural programming and services.

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Near Antigonish and Pictou county 

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• Halifax Stanfield International Airport
  Type: Nearest Major Airport
  Location: 1 Bell Blvd, Enfield, NS (About 2 hours from Antigonish)
  The closest international airport to Antigonish, offering flights within Canada and internationally. Shuttle services are available between Antigonish and Halifax

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• Maritime Bus

      Type: Intercity Bus Service

      Location: Bus stops in Antigonish, NS
      Offers bus routes connecting Antigonish with Halifax, Cape Breton, and other        major cities in Nova Scotia. A reliable and affordable option for traveling to              nearby regions

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• Nova Scotia Shuttle
  Type: Shuttle Service
  Location: Antigonish to Halifax and surrounding areas
  Provides shuttle services from Antigonish to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Halifax, and other destinations in Nova Scotia

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• Ferry services
  Type: Ferry Service to PEI
  Location: 23 Service Rd, Caribou, NS (About 1 hour from Antigonish)
  Connects Nova Scotia (Caribou) to Prince Edward Island (Wood Islands). A scenic way to travel between provinces, especially in the summer months

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• Via Rail Canada

      Type: Nearest Train Station

      Location: 1161 Hollis St, Halifax, NS (About 2 hours from Antigonish)

      The closest train station is in Halifax, offering train services to other provinces        across Canada

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• Antigonish Car Rental
  Type: Car Rental Service
  Location: 125b Main St, Antigonish, NS
  Provides car rentals in Antigonish, ideal for students or residents who need a car for a short period​​​​

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