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AE Whidden Trailer Court
Overview
AE Whidden Trailer Court offers a unique blend of urban convenience and natural serenity in the heart of Antigonish. As a long-standing establishment, this park provides a well-maintained sanctuary for travelers looking to explore the Highland Heart of Nova Scotia. Its quiet atmosphere and mature shade trees make it feel like a private retreat, even though it is situated just steps away from the town center and local amenities.
Location & Surroundings
The park is perfectly positioned on Hawthorne Street, placing guests within easy walking distance of St. Francis Xavier University and the historic Main Street. The property is bordered by the peaceful Brierly Brook, providing a gentle natural backdrop to your stay. Its central location makes it an excellent base for those navigating the Sunrise Trail, offering easy access to the scenic coastline while remaining close to modern services.
Amenities & Park Features
The facilities at AE Whidden Trailer Court are designed for comfort and simplicity. The park features full hookup sites that include water, sewer, and electrical service to accommodate modern RVs. Travelers can also take advantage of the following features during their visit:
- Clean washroom and shower facilities for guest use.
- On-site laundry services for long-term travelers.
- Spacious picnic tables at each site for outdoor dining.
- Level parking areas surrounded by lush greenery and shade.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Staying here puts you at the doorstep of the world-famous Antigonish Highland Games and various local cultural festivals. Nature lovers can explore the scenic trails at Antigonish Landing or take a short drive to the pristine beaches of the Northumberland Strait. The town itself is a hub for boutique shopping and local dining, allowing RVers to park their rigs and enjoy a day of walking through the charming university community.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is the ideal choice for university visitors, including parents and alumni, who want to stay as close to the campus as possible. It is also a perfect fit for road-trippers seeking a convenient urban stopover before heading toward Cape Breton Island. If you prefer a walkable environment where you can leave the keys behind and explore local shops on foot, this park fits your travel style perfectly.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
B CP
Noisiest campground we’ve been too. Dogs barking and adults/kids yelling both before and after quiet hours. Wooden bridge over creek sounds like a conitinuoud rumble strip during the day because of bikes and scooters racing over it though sign is posted asking bikes to be walked over it. Grounds are like an obstacle course all day and evening long with bike and pedestrian traffic. Difficult to park or drive as kids are darting everywhere. Someday there will be an accident. Geared toward seasonal campers who congregate in large loud groups. Bikes and gear and garbage strewn all over these seasonal sites. Not pleasant to look at Management appears to be MIA and left to young college kids. They are very nice but lack the self confidence or motivation to keep the grounds clean or enforce the rules.
Frans Sanders
This campground is located in the middle of the town (which really mucked up our Google directions as it thought we could exit at the end of the campground). It is a stone’s throw away from Main Street and St Fx university and thus close to every thing. The campground has two pools and multiple playgrounds as well as a community hall. It seems focused more on long term stay but surprisingly enough without the sometimes ginormous structures people build around their rv. We just came with a tent and were happy it was close to the shower/washroom building. The showers cost 25 cents which is a super outdated approach. But, the young staff did keep everything very clea so that was a big plus. Two downsides were that thee place to clean dishes was on the opposite side of the campground and access had to be requested. We didn’t bother as we had just few items to clean used the bathroom sink. Not ideal but as almost all campground, this one too is not really catering to people with tents. The other downside was the lack of access to a water tap. Again, we had to use the bathroom. The last issue we noted was outside the owners control, the very loud running of the big rig Air Conditioning systems. Especially when we wanted to go to sleep and the campground was quiet, these machines created a racket.
Denis Coleman
Well run site in a central location. We loved this privately run campsite for its great facilities and the buzz around the place. We walked around the town and ate a great meal there before attending a local arts fair in the park across the road from the park. An epic stay.
Leona Colebank
awesome place family oriented right downtown clean has everything you need plus a pool. music some Saturday nights during summer
Stephane Blanchard
We found this campground at the last minute, but we were positively surprised when we got there. It exceeded our needs and was very close to our venues. Ground maintenance was always, I mean always visible, and making sure everything was clean and in order. It was quiet at night, even on weekends. Great pools for the warm days. Not to mention the brook that goes through the campground and provides nice white noise at night!
