Judique, Nova Scotia

Judique is a municipality that lies on the western side of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Judique is situated on the Ceilidh Trail ( Route 19 ), which goes over the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

The community

The municipality Judique Judique include South, North Judique, Judique Ponts, Judique Chapel, Little Judique Judique and the small town itself due to its rural structure and the limited job opportunities, many of the inhabitants are employed in Port Hawkesbury. The nearest places in the south are adjacent Long Point, Craigmore and Creignish and north Port Hood, Mabou, Inverness, Margaree and Chéticamp.

Judique is nationally known for its musical events and resident musicians who maintain the traditional music of Cape Breton and teach in music courses. The musical focus is the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in the town center, directly opposite the Catholic St. Andrew's Church.

Notable people

• Natalie MacMaster, an instrument player
• Buddy MacMaster, famous Fiddler