The Atlantic Salmon Dinner and Auction event has been running since before the inception of the Antigonish Rivers Association in 2006 and this year will mark the association’s 20th anniversary as a registered non-profit conservation group. At the 2026 event, there will be some special guest speakers, a recap of the last 20 years for ARA and the dedicated characters who have played pivotal roles in the association’s early beginnings and it’s growth ever since.

The biennial Dinner & Auction is ARA’s major fundraising event that is critical for leveraging additional funds from various municipal, provincial and federal departments as well as other conservation foundations.

We are still in the very early planning stages for the 2026 event, but check back for additional details in the coming weeks!