Arichat had a world standing as a port, as well as an educational and religious center. The Catholic Church in Arichat is older than Canada itself! West Arichat originally called Acadiaville, was founded in 1863. It contributed to the seafaring history of the island through its shipbuilding, coastal trading and local sea captains.

• West Arichat* - 2 km
• Janvrin's Harbour - 6 km
• River Bourgeois - 9 km
• St Peters* - 12 km
• Canso* - 12 km
• Fox Island - 12 km
• Dundee - 12 km
• St. George's Channel - 13 km
• Sampsonville - 14 km
• Port Hawkesbury* - 16 km
• Roberta* - 15 km
• Grand River* - 19 km
• Mulgrave* - 18 km
• Port Hastings* - 19 km
• West Bay* - 14 km
• Halfway Cove* - 19 km