Chéticamp
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| Location in Nova Scotia | |||
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| Province : | Nova Scotia | ||
| County: | Inverness County | ||
| Coordinates : | 46 ° 38 ′ N , 61 ° 1 ′ W | ||
| Residents : | 3040 (as of 2006) | ||
| Foundation : | 1782 | ||
Chéticamp is a community in Nova Scotia , Canada . It is located on the Cabot Trail on the west coast of Cape Breton Island and at the western entrance to Cape Breton Highlands National Park . The village is located on a large bay that is protected by an offshore island from the Gulf of Saint Lawrence . A majority of the slightly over 3,000 residents are Acadians .
The origin of the name 'Chéticamp' is uncertain, but leads to the French words 'chetit' and 'camp', meaning 'poor camp', which can be attributed to the stony ground and the strong storms. Even today the buildings are specially reinforced to withstand the harsh climate.
history
Initially, Chéticamp was used as a fishing base during the summer months by Charles Robin, a trader from Jersey Island . In the years after the persecution of the Acadians, many came to the Chéticamp area. The first permanent settlers were the families of Pierre Bois and Joseph Richard, who settled in 1782. The settlement was founded in 1790 by land guarantees to 14 families.
economy
In addition to an important gypsum mine , which has often been shut down, the main branch of the economy was fishing. However, as fish stocks have been declining in recent years, tourism has gained in importance. Whale watching tours and deep sea fishing are available for visitors .
Web links
- Information about Chéticamp (English & French)