Caraquet

Caraquet is a Canadian city in the province of New Brunswick in Gloucester County. In 2011 it had 4,169 inhabitants in an area of 68.26 square kilometers.

The city was built on the shores of Chaleur Bay, the Acadian Peninsula. The city's name is derived from a Mi'kmaq term. Correspondingly, the term a point where the two rivers meet. The river " Caraquet " and the river " Riviere du Nord " flow west of the city in the bay.

History

Caraquet was first colonized by Gabriel Giraud dit Saint -Jean, a French trader and merchant. He married a Mi'kmaq woman and settled in the lower Caraquet. 1757, after the expulsion of Akadianer, they settled in Upper Caraquet. They were led by Alexis Landry, after he had been expelled from southern New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The original district is now called Sainte -Anne -Du- Bocage. Officially, the land for the city in 1774 acadian, Norman and Mi'kmaq descent was awarded by Royal Proclamation 34 families. The city calls itself today even as the unofficial capital of Acadia. Following this, the annual Acadian Festival 's claim is aligned here in August.

Economy

The economy Caraquets is mainly determined by its coastal location. There is a fishing port and seaport. Some of the beaches and other tourist attractions, including the historic village of Acadia, can be found in the area.

New Brunswick's only daily francophone newspaper, L' Acadie Nouvelle, is published in Caraquet.

Pictures

Saint- Pierre -aux -Liens church

Caraquet seen from the harbor

Chateau Albert Hotel