Barachois Pond Provincial Park, Provincial park in western Newfoundland, Canada
Barachois Pond Provincial Park covers 35 km2 southwest of Stephenville, off the Trans-Canada Highway on the island of Newfoundland. Its largest lake, Barachois Pond, gives the park its name, and the Long Range Mountains rise within the park at Erin Mountain, reached by a trail of about two hours that passes streams and wildlife.
The area was long used for hunting and trapping by local communities before being protected as a provincial park in 1961. This transition helped preserve the coastal environment and made it accessible to visitors seeking outdoor recreation.
The park takes its name from Barachois Pond, the largest lake within its 35 km². "Barachois" is a French term used in Atlantic Canada for a shallow coastal lagoon cut off from the sea by a sandbar. The park was created in 1961 near Stephenville, off the Trans-Canada Highway.
The site is accessible for various activities with marked paths, rest areas, and basic facilities at campground locations. The best time to visit is May through October, when weather is milder and most facilities are operational.
Chipmunks were first introduced to Newfoundland at Barachois Pond; the park is where the island's population began. The Erin Mountain Trail climbs from the pond through the Long Range Mountains, a roughly two-hour walk passing streams and wildlife. The park, off the Trans-Canada Highway near Stephenville, covers 35 km2.
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