'''Cheticamp''' [http://cheticampns.com] is a town on the coast of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. Its blend of natural beauty and Acadian culture makes it an interesting place to spend some time in and it also serves as the western entrance to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Get in
The Cabot Trail is the only road in and out of town. It is about 90 km from Baddeck and over 400 km from Halifax (about 5 - 6 hours drive).
Get around
See
Joe's Scarecrows. abot Trail. Scary gallery of scarecrows with halloween masks. Entrance is free, but they ask for a small donation.
Les Trois Pignons. 5584 Cabot Trail. 1 902 224-2612. ttp://www.lestroispignons.com. pen May 15 - Oct 15, 9AM - 5PM (open until 7PM in July and August). Museum of Acadian culture based on collection of antiques started by Marguerite Gallant.
Do
Buy
Floras. abot Trail, Point Cross. bout 10 minutes south of Cheticamp. 1 902 224-3139. dmin@floras.com. 1 902 224-1213. ttp://www.floras.com. Sells a variety of handcrafts, especially traditional locally-made Acadian hooked rugs. Also does demonstrations.
Eat
Le Gabriel. 5424 Cabot Trail. 02 224-3685. nfo@legabriel.com. 02-224-1178. ttp://legabriel.com. ost mains cost $12-$20. Serves a variety of dishes with an emphasis on fish.
Drink
Sleep
Cheticamp Outfitters Inn B & B. 3938 Cabot Trail, Point Cross. bout 10 minutes south of Cheticamp. 1 902 224-2776. ttp://cheticampns.com/cheticampoutfitters. Located on a hilltop with nice views. Reviewers like the location and the friendly hosts.
Merry's Motel. 5356 Cabot Trail. 1 902 224-2456. errysmotel@capebretonisland.com. 1 902 224-1786. ttp://capebretonisland.com/cheticamp/merrysmotel. 50-$90. Cheaper off-season rates available. Basic, but clean and comfortable rooms in the middle of Cheticamp. Rooms have satellite TV and some have a fridge.
Contact
Get out
The '''Cabot Trail''' runs north of town through '''Cape Breton Highlands National Park''', with plenty of scenic vistas and hiking opportunities.
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