Bas-Caraquet, New Brunswick

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Bas-Caraquet, New Brunswick (New Brunswick)
Bas-Caraquet, New Brunswick
Location of Bas-Caraquet in New Brunswick

Bas-Caraquet (2006 Population: 1,471) is a Canadian village in Gloucester County, New Brunswick.

Situated on the Acadian Peninsula on the shore of Chaleur Bay, its name translates into "Lower Caraquet". It is located at the eastern entrance to Caraquet Harbour, adjacent to the town of Caraquet.

Fishing is the village's principal industry.

People from Bas-Caraquet are known for their own slang words like "Tsa Té Colo Vieux" or "J'va yaller cri ma pounch"

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Coordinates: 47°47′9.4″N, 64°49′7.6″W