Les Trois Pignons Cultural Center — Attraction in Cheticamp

It was very interesting, and informative. Probably more so than average, as we have a family connection. The museum part has some very interesting artifacts, mostly the collection of one lady, shows the hard way of life incountered by many if the early people to settle here. The next part of the collection revolves on tapestries. Hooked artwork. Which when you realize the skill, tenacity, and perseverance involved is amazing, and then to become aware that most where produced by one person, Elizabeth Le Fort! Who became world famous, and became Order of Canada recipient as well as the thanks from many US presidents, Canadian Prime ministers and other world leaders, including Queen Elizabeth! We also visited the Geneolgy centre in the basement, and are very thankful to the staff, for the great step into the past and history lesson of our relations, by the way, as it turns out... the wife IS related to the renowned artist,...

Wonderful museum to learn about Acadian culture and hooked rugs. There were so many beautiful rugs on display from Elizabeth Lefort and others. The ladies working there are lovely and gave us a short tour of the place as well as a demonstration on how the hooked rug creations are made. It made us really appreciate all the time and skills that the artists have put into their craft. The gift shop was also delightful and contained hooked rugs as well as other products. Definitely recommend stopping by and checking...

Stopped in and greatly enjoyed our visit to this small but very well done museum. The two staff members there were very friendly and shared excellent information about rug hooking. There is local informative history shared in the museum. There also are outstanding hooked rug pieces on display - many quite large and so impressive. We learned a lot about the area and this craft - worth a visit. Thank you for a...