Caraquet Attractions 
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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.
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