Cheticamp

Connect to Acadian culture and the breathtaking beauty of the highlands in Chéticamp, a charming fishing village nestled along the world-famous Cabot Trail, near the western entrance into the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Everywhere you go, you’ll feel the vibrant Acadian joie-de-vivre – whether you’re digging into hearty traditional dishes like chicken fricot and meat pie, learning the art of rug-hooking, or tapping along to catchy local tunes.

Chéticamp offers a distinct cultural and community experience, where learners are warmly welcomed. You’ll gain insight into care in a smaller, tight-knit setting with strong local identity. It’s a memorable place to learn about both medicine and community.

Accommodations

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Travel

Distance from Halifax Standfield Int. Airport: 364kms

Distance from J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport: 178kms

Transportation options in the community: a vehicle is required

Learning Opportunity & Process

Opportunities that are listed do NOT indicate current availability but rather reflect services that may accept learners when capacity allows.

  • Rural Family Medicine

If you are interested in applying for an elective, please follow the below appropriate process:

UG Elective (all students)

PG Elective (all non-Dalhousie residents)

Important Information

coming soon

Site Contact

Undergrad & Postgrad (non-FM) inquiries:

Jacquie Heading jacquie.heading@nshealth.ca