Heatherton is a small community in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. The local economy is based on farming, forestry, and fishing, and many residents commute to the nearby town of Antigonish for work. The community is served by a post office, a Catholic church, a group home, and a Community Centre that includes a bakery.
Heatherton is home to the Heatherton Warriors Hockey Club, who compete in the Antigonish Rural Hockey League.