Antigonish, NS, Town, pop 4754 (2001c), 4860 (1996c), 4924 (1991c), area 5.15 km2, inc 1889, is situated on a small plain about 1.6 km from Antigonish harbour. Located midway between HALIFAX and SYDNEY, it is a university community which is also a market and service centre for surrounding communities. It is well known for its sporting and recreational facilities and its cultural activities. St Ninian's Cathedral (1868) is built of local blue limestone in the Romanesque style.