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Chéticamp Nova Scotia Map

Explore Chéticamp, 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
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationInverness
CountryCanada
Latitude46.629589
Longitude-61.012862
Postal Code (FSA)B0C
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceLarge city
CGN IDCAGYX

About Chéticamp, Nova Scotia

Chéticamp is a community in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Chéticamp is located at 46.6296°N, 61.0129°W.

Chéticamp rests against the edge of the Atlantic coast, where the salt-heavy air clings to the skin and the horizon dissolves into a restless, grey-blue expanse. It lies 49.8 km north-north-east of Inverness, NS (from Inverness, NS: bearing 27°T), and is situated 3.6 km south-west of Petit Étang. The land here rises with a rugged, honest posture, defined by the presence of the Chéticamp River as it carves its path toward the sea. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the terrain holds a stark clarity, marked by the nearby Boarsback, where the earth seems to hunch its shoulders against the prevailing winds. At dusk, the light catches the water in a way that makes the entire coastline appear as if it were breathing, a slow, deep inhalation of tide and stone that defines the physical presence of Chéticamp. Settlement in this region grew from a stubborn necessity, drawing those who understood the value of the sea and the resilience required to harvest its bounty. The local economy persists through a connection to the fishing industry, where the daily labor of boats and gear marks the passing of the seasons. While Grand Lac sits about 8 km away, providing a quiet interior contrast to the salt-spray of the coast, the maritime tradition remains the primary pulse of the local industry. Men and women here work with a quiet intensity, their lives shaped by the demands of the water and the seasonal cycles that dictate the flow of commerce and the availability of work. Cultural life in Chéticamp draws deeply from a distinct Acadian heritage, preserving a language and a way of being that feels as substantial as the bedrock beneath the cliffs. The community maintains a strong sense of identity, often expressed through the traditional music and gatherings that bring neighbors together against the backdrop of the rugged landscape. Those seeking the vast, protected stretches of nature may travel about 31 km to reach the Parc national du Canada des Hautes-Terres-du-Cap-Breton, yet the character of the people remains rooted in the immediate, intimate geography of their own shores. It is a place that demands a certain kind of patience, where the traditions are held as firmly as the shoreline holds against the push of the Atlantic tide.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Seaside Whale & Nature Cruises (Attraction) — 0.1 km, 012° NNE
  • Société Saint-Pierre (Art / Cultural Centre) — 1.7 km, 030° NNE
  • DR. Elizabeth Lefort Gallery & Museum: Les Trois Pignons (Museum) — 1.7 km, 031° NNE
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada (National Park) — 2.4 km, 068° ENE · 948 km²
  • Les Caps Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 3.2 km, 235° SW
  • Jim Campbells Barren Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 8.0 km, 132° SE · 1,736 ha
  • Whale watching Hot Spot (Attraction) — 8.5 km, 271° W
  • Best Viewpoint of Cabot Trail (Viewpoint) — 10.1 km, 033° NNE
  • Margaree River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 12.7 km, 134° SE · 6,832 ha
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 12.9 km, 167° SSE
  • Ruiss Noir Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 13.5 km, 180° S · 1,602 ha
  • Veteran's Monument (Attraction) — 14.0 km, 031° NNE
  • Sugarloaf Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.4 km, 166° SSE · 746 ha
  • Whale Interpretive Center (Museum) — 27.5 km, 036° NE
  • Polletts Cove - Aspy Fault Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 28.0 km, 043° NE · 272 km²
  • Chimney Corner Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 28.1 km, 198° SSW
  • Lone Shieling (Attraction) — 29.4 km, 047° NE
  • Margaree Salmon Museum (Museum) — 30.6 km, 174° S
  • French River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 32.4 km, 121° ESE · 164 km²
  • Sea Wolf Island National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 34.9 km, 212° SSW · 76 ha
  • North River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 35.2 km, 145° SE · 3,987 ha
  • Middle River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 36.3 km, 167° SSE · 5,618 ha
  • Margaree Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 37.7 km, 190° S
  • Masons Mountain Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 41.8 km, 197° SSW
  • Iron Art (Museum) — 45.9 km, 137° SE
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 62.0 km, 161° SSE
  • Theatre Baddeck (Theatre) — 62.1 km, 161° SSE
  • Allan J. MacEachen (Monument) — 70.0 km, 206° SSW
  • Strathspey Performing Arts Centre (Theatre) — 70.0 km, 206° SSW
  • Salt Mountain Memorial Park Hugh McLennan (Monument) — 74.2 km, 185° S

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About This Chéticamp Map Page

Explore Chéticamp, 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: 46.629589, -61.012862. 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 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 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