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
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
See New Brunswick.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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 for yachts is in Middle Caraquet, 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 The marina has visitor's docks. Water, electricity, toilets, showers, WiFi, fuel stattion. Restaurant and bar. Provisions and chandlery close by.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (506) 726 8900 (in season), +1 (506) 727-5039 (out season); Fax: +1 (606) 726 8005; VHF channel 68
- Address: 2242 Beauport Street, Bas-Caraquet (NB), E1W 5V3 Canada
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | In the marina |
| Electricity | In the marina |
| Toilets | In the marina |
| Showers | In the marina |
| Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
| Garbage | Bins in the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel station in the marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | Near the marina |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | WiFi in the marina |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
- Near the marina
Eating out
- Restaurant and Bar in the marina
Transportation
- Car or taxis
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
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Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
References
See Canada.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Caraquet and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos
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