Cheticamp - Tourism Nova Scotia

Learn More About Chéticamp

Pay a visit to this picturesque Acadian fishing village nestled near the west entrance of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park on the world famous Cabot Trail. The colourful Acadian joie-de-vivre can be felt throughout this community. Learn more about Acadian culture, soak up the scenery, including incredible sunsets, and sample traditional Acadian foods and find locally made goods at shops such as Marguerite Boutique and Lola’s Hooked Rugs/Proud to be Hookers.

Inside the shop at Marguerite boutique et provisions

Don't-Miss Attractions in Chéticamp & Area

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

26 hiking trails, six beaches, golf, camping, scenic look-offs, beaches, and wildlife viewing
Travel the Cabot Trail through the park
Stop into the Visitor Centre, located just outside of Chéticamp

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Les Trois Pignons: Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life

An Acadian cultural, genealogical and visitor information centre
Learn the story of the area through hooked rugs, an artform significant to the Acadian people
Live demonstrations and guided bilingual tours available

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Centre de la Mi-Carême

Discover locally crafted masks and interactive exhibits depicting the evolution of “La Mi-Carême”, one of the oldest Acadian traditions
Learn about this annual celebration through a series of short theatre pieces at the Centre in Grand Etang near Chéticamp
Mask making and rug hooking workshops are offered and interpretive guides are available onsite

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Aucoin Bakery

Fuel up on freshly baked breads, pies, cinnamon rolls, cookies, muffins and more!
Don’t miss traditional Acadian and Cape Breton treats like molasses cookies and oat cakes
Pick up sandwiches for a picnic lunch in the National Park

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