Historical Markers in Caraquet, New Brunswick

By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2014

Caraquet Marker (English)

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1 ► New Brunswick, Gloucester County, Caraquet — Le Grand Dérangement — Caraquet —

Near West St. Peter Boulevard (New Brunswick Route 11) close to Sainte Ann Street North, on the left when traveling east.

English: The Grand Dérangement L’Acadie, established by France in 1604, was a strategically located and highly coveted colony. In 1713, it was handed over to England and renamed Nova Scotia. The foundation of Halifax, in 1749, . . . — — Map (db m80580) HM

2 ► New Brunswick, Gloucester County, Caraquet — The Return of the Acadians — Le retour des Acadiens —

On West St. Peter Boulevard (New Brunswick Route 11) near Sainte Ann Street North, on the left when traveling east.

English: Because of the vicissitudes of war, the Acadians, pioneers of this country, were dispersed in 1755. The arrival of Alexis Landry at Ste. Anne de Bocage, soon after 1755, symbolizes the return of the Acadians to their beloved . . . — — Map (db m80579) HM