Caraquet Attractions 
Highway 11 (Campbellton-Bathurst-Chatham-Moncton).
The little town of Caraquet lies on the Côte Acadienne (Acadian Coast) which forms the southern border of the Baie des Chaleurs, that is to say, on the Acadian Peninsula about 65 km (40 mi.) north-east of Bathurst.
Caraquet was founded in 1758 and now forms the cultural center of Acadia. Every summer a large-scale Acadian Festival is held here, the highlight of which is August 15th, National Acadian Festival Day.
Caraquet is also the home port of New Brunswick's largest fishing fleet, together with a school for fishermen and a very busy fish-market.
In 2003 Caraquet was named Cultural Capital of Canada by Canadian Heritage for the town's dedication to arts and culture. This designation also included funding to expand cultural pursuits which the town has done by creating new facilities like a cultural centre which houses a gallery and artists studios.
The little town of Caraquet lies on the Côte Acadienne (Acadian Coast) which forms the southern border of the Baie des Chaleurs, that is to say, on the Acadian Peninsula about 65 km (40 mi.) north-east of Bathurst.
Caraquet was founded in 1758 and now forms the cultural center of Acadia. Every summer a large-scale Acadian Festival is held here, the highlight of which is August 15th, National Acadian Festival Day.
Caraquet is also the home port of New Brunswick's largest fishing fleet, together with a school for fishermen and a very busy fish-market.
In 2003 Caraquet was named Cultural Capital of Canada by Canadian Heritage for the town's dedication to arts and culture. This designation also included funding to expand cultural pursuits which the town has done by creating new facilities like a cultural centre which houses a gallery and artists studios.
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Village Historique Acadien
Village Historique Acadien is an open-air museum showing the Acadien way of life between 1780 and 1890. Costumed interpreters demonstrate old crafts and traditions.
Caraquet Port
Caraquet's picturesque fishing harbor will delight the eye and the palate. It will illustrate how hard the fisherman's life is, while the many smart restaurants all offer a fine selection of specialty fish dishes.
Musée Acadien
The Acadian Museum (Musée Acadien) in Caraquet, near the wharf and school of fishing, provides detailed information about the history of the Acadian culture and the first French-speaking pioneers in this region.
There are also exhibits dealing with the unfortunate disputes with the English, Scottish and Irish.
Each summer the Acadian Museum features a new exhibit.
There are also exhibits dealing with the unfortunate disputes with the English, Scottish and Irish.
Each summer the Acadian Museum features a new exhibit.
Hours
June 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
July 1 to August 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Aboiteaux
Around Caraquet a system of dykes and sluices (aboiteaux) laid out as it was shows how land used to be reclaimed and made into fertile soil for corn and vegetables.
Buildings
Some valuable old Acadian buildings of considerable historical significance have been moved and re-erected in Caraquet, including the mill known as "Moulin Riordin", "Maison Thériault" and a restaurant where patrons can sample food prepared from old Acadian recipes.
