The Community of Arisaig Nova Scotia
The Arisaig Community Development Association serves the residents of the Greater Arisaig Community including Arisaig, McArras Brook, Knoydart, Doctor’s Brook, Malignant Cove and Maryvale West.
Arisaig is a vibrant fishing community located on the shores of the Northumberland Strait in Northeastern Nova Scotia. The native Mi’kmaq, who had settlements between Arisaig and Malignant Cove, gave the area the name Glatooesg (pronounced “Klahtoo-o-oo-eshk”) meaning “rocky prop”. The pioneer settlers from the Highlands of Scotland named it Arisaig. The community has a long history of people working together and in taking immense pride in its people, its heritage, and its achievements.
The first permanent European settler arrived in Arisaig in 1791 and in 1792 the few citizens at the time gathered near the present-day wharf to build their first church. With this effort, volunteerism began and has continued over the following 232 years to this day.
The efforts of the many volunteer groups and associations within the present-day Greater Arisaig Community were recognized with the award of the 2024 Lieutenant Governor's Community Spirit Award! These volunteer groups and associations are highlighted in this website.
- To learn about the Arisaig Community Development Association, click here
- To discover What We Have to Offer, click here
- To learn about Upcoming Events, click here
- To read about our History and Culture, click here
- To learn about Local Businesses, click here
- To read recent Community Newsletters, click here
- To learn more about the Community Spirit Award, click here
- To Contact Us, click here