{"id":656,"date":"2025-04-04T11:53:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T14:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfacheticamp.ca\/?page_id=656"},"modified":"2025-11-18T15:39:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T19:39:30","slug":"culture-and-leisure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cfacheticamp.ca\/en\/life-in-cheticamp\/culture-and-leisure\/","title":{"rendered":"Culture and Leisure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sports Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jeux de l\u2019Acadie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/jeuxdelacadie.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jeux de l&#8217;Acadie<\/a> are an annual competition created in 1979 in Atlantic Canada. The Games aim to gather Acadian youth around sporting competitions and cultural activities, while promoting the French language and Acadian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, Nova Scotian youth from 12 to 16 years old take part in the regional games in May, aiming to qualify for the Jeux de l&#8217;Acadie finals, which take place in one of the Atlantic provinces at the end of June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These games have become a strong symbol of Acadian cultural and athletic vitality, involving thousands of volunteers and participants every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telephone: 902-224-1229<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jeuxNE\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jeuxNE\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acadie Grouille<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acadie Grouille is a community fitness centre located in Ch\u00e9ticamp, behind \u00c9cole NDA. This fitness centre offers a range of fitness equipment and training programs for all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 15118 Cabot Trail, Ch\u00e9ticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada<br>Telephone: 902-224-7002<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/acadiegrouille\/?locale=en_EN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/acadiegrouille\/?locale=en_EN<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trail Minor Hockey Association<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An organization dedicated to minor hockey, which is ideal for introducing children to hockey or improving their skills. Matches and training sessions take place in a friendly, community atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telephone: 902-224-1644<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Les Amis du Plein Air<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A local group that organizes a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cross-country skiing and cycling. It manages the regional annual <a href=\"https:\/\/terryfox.org\/terrys-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Terry Fox Run<\/a>, which takes place on a hiking trail in the heart of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their commitment to nature is reflected in the improvement and development of four major hiking trails: the Skyline Trail, the Buttereau Trail, the Jack Pine Trail, and the Coastal Trail. These trails are enriched by interpretive panels that share local history, adding to the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 16648 Cabot Trail, Ch\u00e9ticamp, Nova Scotia, <br>Telephone: 902-224-3814<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Riverside Paddle Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A business that rents canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and hydro-bikes, and that offers lessons and guided tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 364 Bourgeois Rd., Ch\u00e9ticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada<br>Telephone: 902-224-1108<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/riverside1108\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/riverside1108\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Portage Golf Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/leportagegolfclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Portage Golf Club<\/a> has an 18-hole course located on a plateau overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence, with a majestic view of the famous Cabot Trail and the surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 15580 Cabot Trail Rd., Ch\u00e9ticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada<br>Telephone: 902-224-3338<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/leportagegolfclub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/leportagegolfclub\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"musees\">Artistic and Cultural Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ch\u00e9ticamp Public Library,<\/strong> where you will find works in French and English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 15359 Cabot Trail (entrance at back of building along boardwalk)<br>Ch\u00e9ticamp<del>&nbsp;<\/del>, NS<br>Telephone: 902-224-3728<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:cheticamp@ecrl.ca\">cheticamp@ecrl.ca<\/a><br>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/ecrl.ca\/locations\/cheticamp-public-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/ecrl.ca\/locations\/cheticamp-public-library\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a free library card, register on-line <a href=\"https:\/\/ecrl.ca\/using-the-library\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a> or in-person at the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arts and crafts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Les Trois Pignons<\/strong>: This cultural centre contains a museum and an art gallery<del>,<\/del> and provides a unique perspective on Acadian culture and Ch\u00e9ticamp\u2019s history. The centre is home to an impressive collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lestroispignons.com\/museum-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">hooked rugs<\/a>, antiques, a genealogy centre, and a library. It is also a visitor information centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a virtual tour of Les Trois Pignons by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lestroispignons.com\/virtual-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cultural centre belongs to Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Saint-Pierre, a non-profit organization that works to develop an Acadian and Francophone community that is keen to experience its language and culture, day in, day out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Saint-Pierre works in partnership with various other organizations for community development, as well as for cultural programming for the community, such as the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FestivalDeLEscaouette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Festival de l\u2019Escaouette<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 15584 Cabot Trail, Ch\u00e9ticamp, Nova Scotia B0E 1H0<br>Telephone: 902-224-2642<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lestroispignons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lestroispignons\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Mi-Car\u00eame<\/strong>: This centre celebrates the Acadian tradition of Mi-Car\u00eame (\u201cMid-Lent\u201d) through interactive exhibits, artistic workshop (handmade masks), and community activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mi-Car\u00eame (\u201cMid-Lent\u201d) is a fun and friendly carnival celebration, where the runners dress up (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.micareme.com\/acadian-culture?wix-vod-video-id=6501bf7af1a045d3b1c0ff3ca629fe9f&amp;wix-vod-comp-id=comp-l0n07p4e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">video<\/a> How to dress for Mi-Car\u00eame) and kindly challenge others, called the \u201cWatcheux,\u201d to guess their identity. The Mi-Car\u00eame celebration also involves a certain liberating aspect, inviting participants to break free from daily routines and change their personality, all while spreading smiles around them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mi-Car\u00eame celebration also involves a certain liberating aspect, inviting participants to break free from daily routines and change their personality, all while spreading smiles around them! These days, runners meet up with the watcheux at a pre-arranged location: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.micareme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Centre d&#8217;Interpr\u00e9tation de la Mi-Car\u00eame<\/a>! Lively fiddle music and traditional sweet and savoury treats are equally important aspects of this warm and joyful celebration, overflowing with Acadian joie de vivre!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 51 Old Cabot Trail Rd., Grand \u00c9tang, Nova Scotia<br>Telephone: 902-224-1016<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lamicareme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lamicareme<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Freya &amp; Thor<\/strong>: An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freyaandthor.ca\/gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">art gallery<\/a> combined with a caf\u00e9, providing a warm atmosphere to discover local works while enjoying a gourmet break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 15856 Cabot Trail Rd, Ch\u00e9ticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada<br>Telephone: 902-224-1831<br>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/freyaandthor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">freyaandthor.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Art Gallery of the Arts Council, in the Canton<\/strong><br>Contact person: Robert Deveaux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Craft Day in the Retirees\u2019 Hall<\/strong><br>10:00\u202fa.m.\u20133:00\u202fp.m., every other Tuesday, $10 per week<br>Contact person: Darlene Boudreau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Les Piqueuses du Moine<\/strong><br>The 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 10:00\u202fa.m.\u20133:30\u202fp.m. at the Saint\u2011Joseph\u2011du\u2011Moine Fire Hall, $50 per semester<br>Contact person: Sandra Closson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Hookers\u2019 Group<\/strong><br>Every Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00\u202fp.m.\u20134:00\u202fp.m., free, at the Hookers\u2019 Hall in the Canton<br>Contact person: Betty Ann Cormier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music and shows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conseil des Arts de Ch\u00e9ticamp (\u201cCh\u00e9ticamp Arts Council\u201d):<\/strong> The Council works to promote Acadian culture in Nova Scotia through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conseildesartsdecheticamp.com\/en\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">variety of activities<\/a> such as arts workshops, cultural events, and arts training. This organization offers painting workshops, dance lessons, theatrical performances, music concerts, and many other cultural events, in keeping with the region&#8217;s rich Acadian heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conseildesartsdecheticamp.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Conseil des Arts<\/a> regularly puts on performances throughout the year, featuring local and international artists and promoting Acadian culture and heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 15118 Cabot Trail, Ch\u00e9ticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada<br>Telephone: 902-224-1876<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArtsCheticamp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArtsCheticamp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Association musicale acadienne de Ch\u00e9ticamp (AMAC):<\/strong> A group of amateur musicians of different ages who get together to share their musical talents in a sing-along circle with a small audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 15108 Cabot Trail, Ch\u00e9ticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada<br>Telephone: 902-224-0397<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00c9cole de musique Raveston<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raveston.com\/home-eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Raveston Music School<\/a> offers private and group lessons to students of all ages. The school is an active member of Ch\u00e9ticamp\u2019s artistic community. \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 15226 Cabot Trail Rd., Ch\u00e9ticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada<br>Telephone: 902-224-7749<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EcoleRaveston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EcoleRaveston\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Swing du Su\u00eate<\/strong>: Made up of young people from Ch\u00e9ticamp\u2019s \u00c9cole NDA, the troupe presents a variety of dances inspired by the Acadian and Celtic cultures of Cape Breton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telephone: 902-224-5300<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/laswingdusuete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/laswingdusuete\/<\/a><br>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@laswingdusuete\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@laswingdusuete<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Radio CJKM<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ckjmfm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CKJM<\/a> is the local radio station that has been an unwavering voice for the Acadian people, celebrating its heritage and promoting a vibrant culture and music. Listen live <a href=\"https:\/\/player1.radioplace.co\/player\/popup\/ckjm-fm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 15584 Cabot Trail Road., Ch\u00e9ticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada<br>Telephone: 902-224-1242&nbsp;<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61550793958321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61550793958321<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Le Courrier de la Nouvelle-\u00c9cosse<\/strong>: A print and digital newspaper, with a website for and with the Acadian and Francophone communities, with support from Nova Scotia\u2019s Francophile community.&nbsp;To follow news from the Ch\u00e9ticamp region, click <a href=\"https:\/\/lecourrier.com\/category\/nos-communautes\/nos-communautes-cheticamp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscription: <a href=\"https:\/\/lecourrier.com\/abonnez-vous\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/lecourrier.com\/abonnez-vous\/<\/a><br>Telephone: 800-951-9119<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lecourrier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lecourrier<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Religious services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St. Joseph Church<\/strong>: Roman Catholic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 400 P.O. Box 29, Saint-Joseph-du-Moine, Nova Scotia<br>Telephone: 902-224-3333<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St. Pierre Church:<\/strong> Roman Catholic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 15114 Cabot Trail, Ch\u00e9ticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada<br>Telephone: 902-224-2064<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Paroisse-Saint-Pierre-et-Paroisse-Saint-Joseph-Ch\u00e9ticamp-Lemoine-100077603045991\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Paroisse-Saint-Pierre-et-Paroisse-Saint-Joseph-Ch%C3%A9ticamp-Lemoine-100077603045991\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Christian Community Church of Ch\u00e9ticamp<\/strong>: Nondenominational<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.christiancommunitychurchcheticamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/www.christiancommunitychurchcheticamp.com\/<\/a><br>Address: 100 Ch\u00e9ticamp, Nova Scotia B0E 1H0<br>Telephone: 902-258-5910<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sports Services Jeux de l\u2019Acadie The Jeux de l&#8217;Acadie are an annual competition created in 1979 in Atlantic Canada. The Games aim to gather Acadian youth around sporting competitions and cultural activities, while promoting the French language and Acadian culture. 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