Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Campground

Opened in 2022 on a dramatic cliff above the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 16 km from Chéticamp. Mkwesaqtuk is a Mi'kmaq word for places that turn distinctly red — the same coast Acadians later named Cap-Rouge.

Sites & amenities

40 walk-in tent sites, 5 walk-in oTENTiks, and 2 tiny cabins (added 2025). Vault toilets, mobile-charging stations and Parks Canada gear carts. No vehicle access to sites.

Best for

Tent campers and small-group travellers who don't mind a 50-200 m walk for a once-in-a-trip view. One oTENTik and four sites are accessible.

Park & access

Reservations via reservation.pc.gc.ca. 2026 season mid-June through October. Parks Canada entry pass required.

Combine it with

Le vieux chemin du Cap Rouge trail (9 km return), the Skyline Trail, and Acadian dining in Chéticamp.