Bas-Caraquet (French for Lower Caraquet) is a village on the Acadian Peninsula of New Brunswick, Canada. As of 2001 the population was 1,689, of which 1,670 were francophone. A village is a human residential settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... The Acadian Peninsula (French: Péninsule acadienne) is situated in the northeastern corner of New Brunswick, Canada, encompassing portions of Gloucester and Northumberland Counties. ... Motto: Spem reduxit (Hope restored) Official languages English, French Capital Fredericton Largest city Saint John Lieutenant-Governor Herménégilde Chiasson Premier Bernard Lord (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 10 10 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 11th 72 908 km² 71 450 km² 1 458 km... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Francophone means French-speaking. ...

Bas-Caraquet is situated at the eastern entrance to Caraquet Harbour from the Baie des Chaleurs. Fishing is the principal industry. Chaleur Bay (baie des Chaleurs in French) is an arm of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence separating Quebecs Gaspé Peninsula from New Brunswicks North Shore. The wide mouth of the Restigouche River is formed at the western_most (upper) end of the bay. ... Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish. ...

• Village de Bas Caraquet (FR)