Caraquet
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Caraquet (French pronunciation: [kaʁakɛt]) is a town in Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Situated on the shore of Chaleur Bay in the Acadian Peninsula, its name is derived from the Mi'kmaq term for meeting of two rivers. The Caraquet River and Rivière du Nord flow into the Caraquet Bay west of the town.
Charts
See New Brunswick.
Weather
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Passages
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Communication
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The approaches to Caraquet are well marked. Follow the buoys and avoid the shallows of the 
Dune de Masonnette [[Caraquet#Dune de Masonnette|Dune de Masonnette]] 47°48.440'N, 064°55.513'W and Caraquet Island [[Caraquet#Caraquet Island|Caraquet Island]] 47°48.848'N, 064°54.020'W .
Entrance
Caraquet is a port of entry/exit for Canada. For details see Entrance: Canada.
Berthing
The small harbour is used mostly by local fishing boats and the ferries. The marina is about 1 nM to the east.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina de Bas-Caraquet
Marina de Bas-Caraquet [[Caraquet#Marina de Bas-Caraquet|Marina de Bas-Caraquet]] 47°48.180'N, 064°52.344'W Description.
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Offshore Islands
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Friends
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Forums
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References
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{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
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