Antigonish By Choice

Struggling to find a few last minute gift ideas? Get that tough to buy for person on your list a gift card to the Maritime Inn Antigonish and Main St. Cafe! As part of the Maritime Inn & Main Street Cafe's #AntigonishByChoice offer, if you spend $50 you will get a carrot cake taser for free plus a $10 coupon for yourself to use in January 2021! They are also making a draw for a $25 gift card! Head on down today for a quick bite, some shopping and a chance to win!

Rack em' up! We're ready to play! Do you know someone who loves to play pool? Dooly's Antigonish is offering a special #AntigonishByChoice if you buy a $25 gift card you get an hour of free pool for yourself!

Our friends at Dairy Queen Antigonish know just what you and your family need this weekend! A sweet treat or something to warm your belly after a busy day of Christmas shopping! As part of #AntigonishByChoice, Dairy Queen is offering buy one get one free boxed novelties (excluding the dairy-free dilly bars) and all kids meals are $2.99! What a deal!

Give the gift of relaxation this holiday! Reset and relax for the new year with Nepsis Floatation. To learn more about the benefits of flotation therapy, visit: https://nepsisfloatation.ca/ As part of the #AntigonishByChoice Shop Local Campaign, Nepsis is offering $50 float specials. Call now to learn more at 902-863-0576.

Who doesn't want to kick-off the new year with great hair?! Hair products and accessories from Vivid Hair Studio make the perfect stocking stuffers! Call the studio at 902-867-2888 and place your order soon! As part of #AntigonishByChoice Shop Local Campaign, if you spend $100 or more on retail items you will save the tax! Vivid will also be doing a fundraiser for a local charity and if you make a donation you will be entered into a draw for a Christmas Basket valued at over $200! It pays to give and shop local in Antigonish!

A cookie for you and a cookie Santa! Justamere Cafe and Bakery is hosting a Christmas Bake Sale on Monday, December 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Be sure to stop by early so you don't miss out on these sweet treats! Remember social distancing must be followed. If you're shopping over the weekend and need something to get you through, Justamere's #AntigonishByChoice special offer is a specialty coffee and doughnut for only $5!

The last few days of shopping are coming quickly! Sunflower Natural Health is one store you need to have on your shopping list. From the spices you will need to complete your delicious Christmas cooking or some natural health solutions to kick-start your wellness routine for the new year, the Sunflower has it all! As part of the #AntigonishByChoice Shop Local Campaign, shoppers at Sunflower Natural Health will get their name into a draw for a gift basket valued at $100! Just another great reason to shop local this holiday!

Do you have someone in your family that loves to knit or wants to learn how? AntigoKnits has a wide selection of yarn, needles and all the tools needed for knitters of all skill levels! As an added bonus for the #AntigonishByChoice Shop Local Campaign, AntigoKnits is offering 20% off purchases totalling $100 or more before tax!

The winner of the Christmas Display Contest for 2020 is Cameron's Jewellery Ltd.! For their festive creativity, Cameron’s Jewellery has won a $750 advertising package with 989 XFM. Thank you to all who took the time to cast your vote! Also a special thank you to 989XFM and the businesses who submitted an entry to the Christmas Display Contest. Our local shopkeepers really do have a lot of holiday spirit and we’re lucky to live in a community that displays such inspiring crea...tivity! Town of Antigonish Municipality of the County of Antigonish Antigonish Chamber of Commerce

There are 10 - that is right 10 - shopping days left until Christmas! Now is the time to make your list, check it twice and see who is left that is nice! There are tons of fantastic shops and services here in Antigonish that make great gifts! Be sure to check out those who are participating in our annual #AntigonishByChoice Shop Local Campaign. Check out the full list of shops and their special holiday offer at www.antigonishbychoice.com.

Lot's of fun and festive things happening at Antigonish Rent-All!

If you're dreaming of a White Christmas there are a few things you will need to keep handy to ensure you don't slip and fall! Antigonish Rent-All Equipment Limited has got you covered this season - and every season! As part of the #AntigonishByChoice Shop Local Campaign, Antigonish Rent-All is doing a draw for a $50 gift card every week! Just another great reason to shop local this holiday!

There are only two weekends left until Christmas! Stop in to the Antigonish Farmers' Market Association on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Support our local producers and artisans this holiday! You'll be able to find the perfect handmade gifts that will bring a smile to everyone's face this Christmas. The Market will also be hosting their last Christmas Market of the season on December 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. From unique crafts, sweet treats or savoury dinner ideas - the Antigonish Farmers' Market has you covered this holiday!