Les Amis du Plein Air

Les Amis du Plein Air is a non-profit, community-based association located in Chéticamp, Nova Scotia, that works in close partnership with Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Founded in 1974 as an outdoor club, it evolved into Parks Canada’s first national-park co‑operating association and now operates Le Nique, a well-known nature bookstore in the Chéticamp visitor centre. The organization supports outdoor recreational and educational experiences through the sale of field guides, hiking guidebooks, local cultural history titles, maps, bird checklists, children’s books, and a selection of outdoor clothing, Parks Canada merchandise, and related gifts.

A charge from “Les Amis du Plein Air” or similar wording on a card statement is most likely tied to an in‑person purchase at Le Nique nature bookstore in or near the Chéticamp visitor centre, or to merchandise sold under the association’s name (such as books, maps, or outdoor gear and souvenirs). In some cases, the descriptor may reference the French name only (e.g., “Les Amis de Plein Air” or “Les Amis du Plein Air”) and may not clearly mention the park or bookstore, which can make the transaction look unfamiliar—especially for visitors returning home after a trip to Cape Breton.

To verify a Les Amis du Plein Air charge, cardholders should first match the transaction date and amount with receipts from a recent visit to Cape Breton Highlands National Park and, in particular, any purchases made at the Chéticamp visitor centre bookstore. If more confirmation is needed, customers can contact the association via the Le Nique bookstore phone number or email, referencing the date, exact amount, and last four digits of the card. If the transaction still appears incorrect or unauthorized, the next step is to dispute it with the card issuer, providing any supporting travel details or receipts from the period when the visit to Chéticamp occurred.