Welcome to Cheticamp.

Welcome to the village of Cheticamp, the Acadian heart of the Cabot Trail, where the community is strong and opportunity awaits. We’re glad you’ve come to stay!
(Alt:)The Acadian heart of the Cabot Trail, where community thrives and opportunities abound. Welcome to your new home!
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a wonderful place to live.

Our businesses and people are ready to accommodate you, whether it’s dining at our restaurants with ocean views, shopping at one of our grocery stores, catching some fiddle at the Doryman or live music at The Gabriel. Attend a live production at the Cheticamp Arts Council theatre. Take a walk along the boardwalk, stop and visit our library, grab a coffee and take part in our summer market. Watch a fishing boat come in or experience the thrill of a whale watching tour.
Thriving and Affordable
Cheticamp boasts a diverse range of community services and modern amenities that cater to residents and visitors alike. A range of healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and recreational activities make Cheticamp an ideal place for people of all ages. With our affordable cost-of-living and thriving multicultural community, entrepreneurs, families and professionals are being drawn here and our village continues to strengthen and prosper.
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Endless Adventures
Throughout the year, the community offers activities that cater to a diverse range of interests for youth, and the young at heart, including minor hockey, soccer, karate, girl guiding, and more. Sign up for step-dancing lessons at Ecole Raveston or join the dance troupe Encore du Vent. Enroll in a rug-hooking class or join a quilting guild. Enjoy sport-fishing or hunting. Experience a leisurely hike in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, walk on one of our beautiful beaches or tee-off for a round of golf. Hit the trails with an ATV or a snowmobile. Strap on your cross-country skis or skate on one of our ponds. There are endless opportunities waiting to be explored!
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Community Living
Our region’s strong community spirit makes it a special place to live, setting it apart from larger areas. Discuss the latest suête with your co-workers. Relax on the deck and take in the sunset with your neighbours. Let the community guide you through your first Mi-Carême. Whether you are retired, a young professional, or a family unit, you will find a place in our village.
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Embracing Heritage and Diversity
Cheticamp celebrates our bilingualism and our vibrant Acadian heritage. We also embrace a flourishing village full of different cultures and perspectives; an ideal place to live and work. Home to friendly people, picturesque natural landscapes, a dynamic culture, and a rich history, it’s a safe and inviting place to raise a family. We’re thrilled to have you join our community!
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There's a true wealth of businesses and cooperatives in Chéticamp and surrounding areas. Start your search for a local business here!

CKJM community radio.

CKJM offers a french-language community radio service broadcasting from Chéticamp at 106.1 FM.

events all year round.

Winter or summer, Chéticamp residents love to express their joie de vivre with events showcasing their diverse talents!
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The Chéticamp Adventure Map is here to guide your discoveries.
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Tourist Information

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Fun Fact

Some of the most popular Acadian dishes in Chéticamp are fricot (a chicken, beef or wild game soup with potatoes and salted spring onions), meat pie and chiard (a simple stew of meat, potatoes and root vegetables).

Stefan Sogne
moved from Switzerland in 2010
What advice would you give to someone moving to the area?
"Learn English. Also that you have to park upwind in a suète."

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Cheticamps calendar of events is updated with all the fun and exciting stuff happening in December. If you wish to add an event, you can submit a form on the once you click on the link. 🎄😊❄️

https://www.infocheticamp.ca/en/events/

Le calendrier dévénements de Chéticamp est mis à jour avec toutes les activités amusantes et excitantes prévues pour le mois de décembre. Si vous souhaitez ajouter un événement, vous pouvez soumettre un formulaire en cliquant sur le lien.🎄😊❄️

https://www.infocheticamp.ca/evenements/

Cheticamp's calendar of events is updated with all the fun and exciting stuff happening in December. If you wish to add an event, you can submit a form on the once you click on the link. 🎄😊❄️

www.infocheticamp.ca/en/events/

Le calendrier d'événements de Chéticamp est mis à jour avec toutes les activités amusantes et excitantes prévues pour le mois de décembre. Si vous souhaitez ajouter un événement, vous pouvez soumettre un formulaire en cliquant sur le lien.🎄😊❄️

www.infocheticamp.ca/evenements/
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4 months ago
Calling out all business owners / air bnb hosts of the area !! 

Here is a poster that I hope we can use throughout the community to keep our visitors and locals aware of whats happening as we approach the busiest months of the year. Our team and partners are working hard to keep this shared calendar as up to date as possible, and I ask that if you have something to add, please submit the form on our website (link below). Please print this poster and share it in your business (restaurants, public spaces, air bnb/hotels, etc) and help each other out this summer in knowing whats happening in our community!! Reach out if you want a poster and arent able to print it yourself. Thank you!! 

https://www.infocheticamp.ca/en/events/

Appel à tous les propriétaires dentreprises / hôtes Airbnb de la région ! 
Voici une affiche qui, on espère, pourra être utilisée dans toute la communauté pour informer les visiteurs et les habitants de ce qui se passe à lapproche des mois les plus chargés de lannée. Notre équipe et nos partenaires travaillent continuellement pour que ce calendrier commun soit le plus à jour possible, et je vous demande, si vous avez quelque chose à ajouter, de bien vouloir remplir le formulaire qui se trouve sur notre site web (lien ci-dessous). Merci dimprimer cette affiche et de la partager dans votre entreprise (restaurants, espaces publics, Airbnbs/hôtels, etc.) et de saider mutuellement cet été à savoir ce qui se passe dans notre communauté ! Nhésitez pas à nous contacter si vous souhaitez une affiche et que vous ne pouvez pas limprimer vous-même. Merci !

https://www.infocheticamp.ca/evenements/

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Calling out all business owners / air bnb hosts of the area !!

Here is a poster that I hope we can use throughout the community to keep our visitors and locals aware of what's happening as we approach the busiest months of the year. Our team and partners are working hard to keep this shared calendar as up to date as possible, and I ask that if you have something to add, please submit the form on our website (link below). Please print this poster and share it in your business (restaurants, public spaces, air bnb/hotels, etc) and help each other out this summer in knowing what's happening in our community!! Reach out if you want a poster and aren't able to print it yourself. Thank you!!

www.infocheticamp.ca/en/events/

Appel à tous les propriétaires d'entreprises / hôtes Airbnb de la région !
Voici une affiche qui, on espère, pourra être utilisée dans toute la communauté pour informer les visiteurs et les habitants de ce qui se passe à l'approche des mois les plus chargés de l'année. Notre équipe et nos partenaires travaillent continuellement pour que ce calendrier commun soit le plus à jour possible, et je vous demande, si vous avez quelque chose à ajouter, de bien vouloir remplir le formulaire qui se trouve sur notre site web (lien ci-dessous). Merci d'imprimer cette affiche et de la partager dans votre entreprise (restaurants, espaces publics, Airbnbs/hôtels, etc.) et de s'aider mutuellement cet été à savoir ce qui se passe dans notre communauté ! N'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous souhaitez une affiche et que vous ne pouvez pas l'imprimer vous-même. Merci !

www.infocheticamp.ca/evenements/

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