Eglise St. Pierre - The Big, Beautiful Church in Cheticamp

I may not be much a church-goer these days, but this beautiful church in the little Acadian village of Cheticamp has special meaning to me.  My mother grew up in Cheticamp and she and her mother and father attended this church.  As a child, my family always made a point to stop at Eglise St. Pierre whenever we passed through Cheticamp on our way around the Cabot Trail.  I remember that if you left a donation, you could light a candle and make a wish.  My sisters and I all wished for the same thing during one visit; each of us wished to have a new kitten.  Soon after that visit, my grandmothers cat had 3 kittens and guess who ended up with the 3 kittens?  My two sisters and I.  One kitten each.  Sometimes wishes do come true!  I'm sure I will make at least one trip around the Cabor Trail this summer and, no doubt, I will stop at the big church in Cheticamp like I have every year since I can remember.  If you ever make it to the island, make sure to stop too.  It's open to the public and well worth a look. 

Beautiful Eglise St. Pierre Church in Cheticamp can be seen for miles all around and is well-worth a visit if you ever find yourself in this pretty little Acadian Village along the Cabot Trail.