Marie Nicole Edith Butler, a singer-songwriter, was born in Paquetville, near Caraquet, on July 27, 1942. She started singing in Moncton cafés while studying and performed mainly at festivals and…
St. Peter’s Church and Convent Caraquet
St. Peter’s Church is a sandstone Roman Catholic church situated at 213 St. Pierre Blvd. West in Caraquet. Adjacent to the church are the visible ruins of the Caraquet Convent,…
Town of Caraquet
Situated on the shore of Chaleur Bay on the Acadian Peninsula, the name Caraquet is derived from the Mi’kmaq term for meeting of two rivers. The Caraquet River and Rivière…
Sainte-Anne-du-Bocage Sanctuary
Built on a land bequeathed by Alexis Landry in 1791, the Sainte-Anne-du-Bocage Sanctuary includes a chapel, a Way of the Cross, a well, a fountain, a cemetery and monuments, all…
Hotel Paulin – Caraquet
Constructed in 1891, Hotel Paulin stands as the first hotel in Caraquet and occupies a prime waterfront location in the heart of the village. This stunning and rare example of…