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Les Trois Pignons: Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life

15584 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp, NS
Chéticamp, Cape Breton: Cabot Trail
Museums
Phone: 902-224-2642
Fax: 902-224-1579
Email: information@lestroispignons.com

www.lestroispignons.com

Les Trois Pignons houses the Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life, an Acadian, cultural, genealogical and visitor information centre located in Chéticamp on the world famous Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. The museum’s theme joins the story of the settlement of Chéticamp and the story of the evolution of the hooked rugs. Visitors can see tools and demonstrations of techniques used by Chéticamp rug hookers. Our gallery features traditional antiques and contemporary hooked rugs created by some of our local craftspeople and masterpieces of Elizabeth LeFort, the world renowned artist in wool. Guided tours are available with our bilingual staff.

Admission: Admission charged.

Open May 16 – October 16: daily 9am–5pm (July & Aug to 7pm).

Wheelchair accessible.Genealogical services.Museum.

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Facilities/Services

  • No smoking
  • Bus tours welcome
  • Gift shop
  • Parking
  • Internet access
  • Ici, on parle français

     

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Les Trois Pignons: Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life
Les Trois Pignons: Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life
Hooked rug demonstration.
Hooked rug demonstration.
View of museum.
View of museum.
Entrance to Gallery of Hooked Rugs.
Entrance to Gallery of Hooked Rugs.
Hooked tapestry by Elizabeth LeFort.
Hooked tapestry by Elizabeth LeFort.
Visitor Information Centre.
Visitor Information Centre.
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