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Chéticamp Island Nova Scotia Map

Explore Chéticamp Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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PlaceChéticamp Island
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationInverness
CountryCanada
Latitude46.624974
Longitude-61.034745
Postal Code (FSA)B0C
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceSmall locality
CGN IDCBVFU

About Chéticamp Island, Nova Scotia

Chéticamp Island is a community in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Chéticamp Island is located at 46.6250°N, 61.0347°W.

Chéticamp Island rests as a low-slung sentinel upon the Atlantic coast, defined by the salt-heavy air and the persistent, rhythmic pulse of the tide against its rugged perimeter. It lies 1.7 km west-south-west of Chéticamp, NS (from Chéticamp, NS: bearing 253°T), and is situated 5.2 km west-south-west of Petit Étang. The land here holds a stark, singular beauty, particularly at dusk when the fading light pulls long, bruised shadows across the rocky spine near the Boarsback. While the Chéticamp River flows roughly 6 km away and the quiet expanse of Grand Lac sits 7 km distant, the island itself remains exposed to the raw, unmediated temperament of the sea. Further inland, the vast reaches of Parc national du Canada des Hautes-Terres-du-Cap-Breton rise 33 km away, serving as a distant, forested anchor to the horizon. Chéticamp Island endures under a sky that feels immense and prone to sudden, sweeping shifts in clarity, leaving the terrain feeling stripped back to its essential, stony bones. Life on Chéticamp Island reflects a long-standing orientation toward the water, where the economy has historically drawn its sustenance from the cold, productive currents of the Atlantic. The people maintain a distinct cultural character shaped by generations of maritime labor, with a daily pace that mirrors the rise and fall of the fishing fleet. Traditions here are kept with a quiet tenacity, seen in the way neighbors gather and the persistent use of local dialects that have survived the push of modernity. Even as the seasons turn and the winds sharpen, the inhabitants of Chéticamp Island move with a deliberate purpose, finding value in the steady, predictable demands of a life lived at the edge of the continent.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Les Caps Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 1.5 km, 220° SW
  • Seaside Whale & Nature Cruises (Attraction) — 1.8 km, 071° ENE
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada (National Park) — 2.8 km, 068° ENE · 948 km²
  • Société Saint-Pierre (Art / Cultural Centre) — 3.2 km, 052° NE
  • DR. Elizabeth Lefort Gallery & Museum: Les Trois Pignons (Museum) — 3.2 km, 052° NE
  • Whale watching Hot Spot (Attraction) — 6.9 km, 276° W
  • Jim Campbells Barren Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 9.3 km, 124° SE · 1,736 ha
  • Best Viewpoint of Cabot Trail (Viewpoint) — 11.5 km, 039° NE
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 13.0 km, 159° SSE
  • Ruiss Noir Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 13.1 km, 175° S · 1,602 ha
  • Margaree River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 13.8 km, 129° SE · 6,832 ha
  • Veteran's Monument (Attraction) — 15.3 km, 035° NE
  • Sugarloaf Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.4 km, 162° SSE · 746 ha
  • Chimney Corner Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 27.0 km, 196° SSW
  • Whale Interpretive Center (Museum) — 28.9 km, 039° NE
  • Margaree Salmon Museum (Museum) — 30.3 km, 171° S
  • Lone Shieling (Attraction) — 30.9 km, 048° NE
  • Sea Wolf Island National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 33.6 km, 211° SSW · 76 ha
  • French River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 33.8 km, 119° ESE · 164 km²
  • North River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 35.8 km, 142° SE · 3,987 ha
  • Middle River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 36.3 km, 164° SSE · 5,618 ha
  • Margaree Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 36.9 km, 187° S
  • Masons Mountain Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 40.8 km, 195° SSW
  • Iron Art (Museum) — 46.7 km, 135° SE
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 62.1 km, 159° SSE
  • Theatre Baddeck (Theatre) — 62.2 km, 160° SSE
  • Allan J. MacEachen (Monument) — 68.8 km, 205° SSW
  • Strathspey Performing Arts Centre (Theatre) — 68.9 km, 205° SSW
  • Salt Mountain Memorial Park Hugh McLennan (Monument) — 73.5 km, 184° S
  • Chapel Point Battery Site (Historic Ruins) — 76.0 km, 124° ESE

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About This Chéticamp Island Map Page

Explore Chéticamp Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.624974, -61.034745. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Chéticamp Island includes the postal code (B0C), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Chéticamp Island is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada