Bluefin Tuna Interpretive Centre

Bluefin Tuna Interpretive Centre Welcome to the Ballantyne's Cove Bluefin Tuna Interpretive Centre, located on a commercial fishing wharf.

Drop in for a visit, and learn about the fastest tuna in the world!

If you are out for a relaxing drive around the Cape, please keep this notice in mind.
02/06/2026

If you are out for a relaxing drive around the Cape, please keep this notice in mind.

Thanks to everyone who came out today for our Christmas sale and trap-tree lighting (including Kate, who brought pizza 🍕...
12/06/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out today for our Christmas sale and trap-tree lighting (including Kate, who brought pizza 🍕). It was a great turnout, and we were so happy to see you all. The tree will be lit daily from 5-10 PM.

With better weather conditions today, the centre will be open from 1-5 pm for our annual Christmas sale! Stop in and pic...
12/06/2025

With better weather conditions today, the centre will be open from 1-5 pm for our annual Christmas sale! Stop in and pick up some items for under the tree. Tuna Centre clothing will be on sale for today only. Wear your woolies and plan to stay around for the lighting of our first lobster-trap Christmas tree at 5PM. We can't wait to see you!

Due to the wintry winds and the ice Mother Nature delivered overnight, we will be postponing our Christmas sale. Let's k...
12/05/2025

Due to the wintry winds and the ice Mother Nature delivered overnight, we will be postponing our Christmas sale. Let's keep our fingers crossed for better conditions for tomorrow's sale and tree lighting!

12/05/2025

Thanks to Gussie for leading the way and to everyone who came out to help with the tree! We can't wait to see it after dark!

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Only three more sleeps until our Christmas sale begins! We will be open this Friday from 5-8PM and Saturday from 1-5. Al...
12/03/2025

Only three more sleeps until our Christmas sale begins! We will be open this Friday from 5-8PM and Saturday from 1-5. Along with a selection of jewellery, ornaments, homemade cards, and decorations, there will be a sale on Tuna Centre clothing - just for this weekend. After closing on Saturday, we will be lighting our lobster-trap tree for the very first time! Join us for hot chocolate and carols as we light the way to Christmas.

Contact us if you have some old light strands we can use for our tree!
12/02/2025

Contact us if you have some old light strands we can use for our tree!

Mark your calendars for the weekend of 5-6 December! We will be hosting our annual Christmas sale at the Tuna Centre fol...
11/17/2025

Mark your calendars for the weekend of 5-6 December! We will be hosting our annual Christmas sale at the Tuna Centre followed by the lighting of our new lobster-trap tree on Saturday at 5 PM! We look forward to seeing you there!

We are open for one last weekend this season - Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 6pm. Come for a visit, and make a day of ...
09/26/2025

We are open for one last weekend this season - Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 6pm. Come for a visit, and make a day of it! While you are learning about the giant bluefin tuna and the local fishing industry, you can pick up a warm hoodie (or 2!) to get you through the crisp fall days. Take a drive around the Cape to enjoy the changing leaves. Check out the viewers at the lighthouse. Go for a hike on our wonderful trails. Pick up something tasty at Fish 'n' Ships or Kate's Confectionary and Cafe, and have your lunch or supper on the beach. You might even want to go for a swim! You know these days won't last for long - enjoy them while you can!

08/18/2025
Large and XL t-shirts are back in stock - along with adults' and kids' ball caps! We are open seven days a week from 10A...
08/10/2025

Large and XL t-shirts are back in stock - along with adults' and kids' ball caps! We are open seven days a week from 10AM-6PM. Stop by for a visit!

Congratulations to the Cape George Heritage School as they celebrate their 100th anniversary today! Since the Cape is to...
08/09/2025

Congratulations to the Cape George Heritage School as they celebrate their 100th anniversary today! Since the Cape is too dry for actual fireworks, here are some virtual ones from the volunteers and staff at the Tuna Centre. Enjoy your day!

Address

57 Wharf Road Ballantyne's Cove
Antigonish, NS
B2G 2L2

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+19028638162

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