The Cap Rouge region followed the western coast of Cape Breton Island, extending about seven miles to the north of Chéticamp.

Today however, the name Cap-Rouge is used to refer to all Acadian communities expropriated for the creation of the National Park, including the Rigouèche, the Buttereau, the Presqu’île and the Source de la Montain.

A Post Office was established June 1, 1899 at the home of Vieux Maurice Aucoin who become the first Postmaster.

By 1936 the Cap-Rouge region included a sawmill located in La Rigoueche, a general store, a wharf, post office and school.

Remains of an old school, foundations of the former residents' houses, and the old wharf at La Bloc visible at various points along the trail.