Location: Cheticamp
Top Things to do in Cheticamp
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island
Chéticamp (locally [ʃetikɑ̃]) is a fishing village on the Cabot Trail on the west coast of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia at the western entrance to Cape Breton Highlands National Park which contains Acadian Trail. The downtown area overlooks a harbour that is protected from the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Chéticamp Island. The Cheticamp River flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence approximately 5 km northeast of the village. Having a number of public facilities it performs a service function for the northernmost part of Inverness County. The community has almost 4,000 residents, a large majority of whom are Acadians and speak French natively. Together with its smaller neighbour, Saint-Joseph-du-Moine, Chéticamp makes up the largest Francophone enclave on Cape Breton Island. The 2006 population was 3,039 people.
Restaurants in Cheticamp
1. Proud To Be Hookers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
If you're thinking about unique Cape Breton souvenir gifts that will be highly prized by the recipients, stop here. It's right on the Cabot Trail, they have good parking, there's no excuse. They have the most beautiful hooked rug products in every price range. Rug hooking is a form of folk art, and a truly historic, traditional craft for this region. We are so glad we stopped in here, as our gift and souvenir buying was done when we walked out. We don't know their seasonal hours, so consult the website if you're travelling off season. They were open early October when we were there.
2. Sunset Art Gallery
3. Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa
4. Acadian Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By U4991XLmichelc - Cheticamp, Canada
Great hike, kind of like 5 hikes in one.....terrain goes from lush, moss, forest, canopy, to top of mountain open air. Great views of Cheticamp (make sure you do trail counter-clockwise to see views coming back down). Takes about 2-3 hours depending on how fast you go. Wild blueberries on the top! Wonderful hike close to the village of Cheticamp.
5. Saint Peter's Church
6. Cheticamp Island Beach
7. Gypsum Mine Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 694lesleem - Sydney, Canada
We were in the area, and happened upon by accident. I had always wanted to go there so we stopped. It’s a fairly easy walk in. One part is a bit of an incline, but wide and open. It’s worth it. The water is amazing to see and in September was still quite warm. It’s such a cool place to see. Not really the setting for “a day at the lake” as there is not a lot of shore for multiple people but a very cool experience!!!!
8. Flora's Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
Cheticamp Hooked Rugs locally made by our craft-ladies in our community....continuous demonstration of the making of the craft in the shop!!! Large selection of quality souvenirs..... Quality T-shirts, sweaths and fashion clothing.... Ice cream parlor on the premises.... Very clean and large restrooms..... Lots of parking!!!!
Reviewed By 541paulay
What we thought was just another gift shop stop turned out to be a remarkable rug hooking museum of a very significant artist. It was fascinating.
9. Enragee Point Lighthouse
10. Cheticamp Harbour Range Front Lighthouse
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