Caraquet New Brunswick, where the Acadian heart beats strongest! Patriotic… festive… and full of life!

From countless festivals and soirées to a richly preserved heritage, the rhythm of our Acadian culture thrives all through town! Join in the Tintamarre of the Festival Acadien and parade through town with families jubilantly celebrating L’Acadie. Head to the port and join Donat Lacroix for songs and stories all about the joy of being Acadian… and even take to the sea for a tour of Chaleur Bay.

 Travel back in time and visit the Village Historique Acadien. Tour through the homes of more than 150 years of heritage and meet more than 80 characters living as if it were two centuries ago. Observe the arrival of a new school teacher to the village or the promise of marriage between two young lovers. Back in town, take in the on-stage antics of the Théâtre populaire d’Acadie, which since 1974 and throughout the summer offers French professional theatre at the Boîte-Théâtre. Don’t forget to tour through the displays of the Acadian Museum of Caraquet.

If you’ve ever wondered what it is that makes this uniquely French way of life so vibrant, you’ll discover it here.