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History | Ville de Caraquet
The history of Caraquet is closely intertwined with the sea, as is the history of New Brunswick’s Acadia, of which it proudly calls itself the capital. After the arrival of the first inhabitants from Europe in 1730, Caraquet really began to develop in 1758 when 34 Acadian families—fleeing the Deportation of 1755—led by Alexis Landry ...
Caraquet | Ville de Caraquet
Living in Caraquet is enjoying a prosperous economic climate for entrepreneurs since the city is a must in the Acadian Peninsula. To settle in Caraquet is to open up to the culture and the arts, it is to contribute to the identity building and the blooming of the French language.
Visiter Caraquet | Ville de Caraquet
Attraction touristique incontournable du Nouveau-Brunswick, ce village de 2.2 km comprend une trentaine de bâtiments historiques, tous animés par des interprètes bilingues, qui vous racontent l’Histoire de l’Acadie et la vie quotidienne des ancêtres acadiens de 1770 à 1949.
Visit Caraquet | Ville de Caraquet
Caraquet, who received the Cultural Capital of Canada Award twice, is a city of a thousand and one colors, full of flavor, history, and pride. On one side is the Gulf of St. Lawrence and on the other, one of the most beautiful bays in the world, the Baie des Chaleurs.
Maison Martin J. Légère | Ville de Caraquet
Martin J. Légère House is also recognized for its architecture, providing an excellent example of the picturesque vernacular style used in Acadian communities throughout New Brunswick in the 19th century.
Quai de Caraquet
26, du Quai Street. This public wharf with its T-shaped main section sits at the port of Caraquet Bay. Originally constructed by James Young & Sons circa 1860 for that company’s fishing business, it was associated with the Young family’s enterprise and long referred to …
Citizens | Ville de Caraquet
Caraquet is the ideal city to welcome young families because of its dynamism, employment and business creation opportunities, sports and recreation programming, infrastructures, and early childhood services.
Église protestante | Ville de Caraquet
This church is designated a Local Historic Place for its age and status as the only Protestant church in the municipality. In January 1874, a dozen Protestants in Caraquet came together to form a committee to oversee construction of a church.
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens | Ville de Caraquet
215, St-Pierre Blvd West. This Roman Catholic church was built in the Classical Revival style in 1857 with stones sawn by Amice Duval, a carpenter/contractor originally from the isle of Jersey.