CARROT BAY

Located on the north shore of Tortola between Apple Bay and Cane Garden Bay you will find Carrot Bay one of the last reminding traditional village in the British Virgin Islands. Still today men here continue to fish for a living, and most afternoons you can buy fresh catch from the nearby wharf. The hillsides around Carrot Bay are verdant and moist, a good setting for farming.

Carrot Bay is a center of local island life, glimpsed from the picturesque drive along its coastal road. Here you will find some of the best local food in the islands. The pace and style of life in Carrot Bay is peaceful and community-focused. It is a nice place to go for a walk, or to sit on the waterfront and pass the time of day with whomever you meet.

DEMOGRAPHIC

Unlike many other surrounding villages, Carrot Bay has been able to maintain its ethnic backstory. Over 95% of its population is of African or Afro-Caribbean descent.

RELIGION

Carrot Bay predominately is a Christian community with a 7^th Day Adventist Church and a Methodist Church.

CULTURE

With a population predominate of Afro-Caribbean, descended from the slaves brought to the islands by the British.This heritage is important to the authenticity of Carrot Bay. The look and feel is wholly original, with native foods, languages and songs still intact.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

The main annual event in Carrot Bay is a two-week festival in August commemorating the 1834 Emancipation Act, which abolished slavery. This Cultural Fiesta celebrates the different cultures of the Islands with a county fair sort of atmosphere, with plenty of food and drink.

One of the most popular event during the August festival is the ever popular, donkey race, nothing will entice a BVI crowd like a horse or donkey race.

GETTING TO CARROT BAY

From Road Town, take the coast road towards West End, turn right after Big Ben's Suprette following signs for Long Bay. Go over the top of Zion Hill, at the bottom of the hill on the other side you will reach a T junction (Sebastian’s Hotel will be in front of you) - turn right towards Bombas Shack. Continue on that road passing The Sugar Mill Hotel on the right and over the small hill into Carrot Bay.

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Social events, lectures and other community outreach programs are held at the Abraham Leonard Community Centre. In addition Carrot Bay sub Post office offers the resident in this area postal services

WINING & DINING

Carrot Bay is also a center of varied and excellent restaurants. Youwill find local West Indian food at Palm's Delight and Mrs. Scatliffe's restaurant and open air locations with spectacular seaside views of the surrounding community of Carrot Bay.

Banankeet Cafe offers undoubtedly one of the most spectacular ocean views in a land known for these, Bananakeet Cafe features top rated cuisine.  Here you will find some of the best local food in the islands.

CARROT BAY SITE AT A GLANCE