Black Bank Beach, Coastal beach in western Newfoundland, Canada.
Black Bank Beach is a sandy beach stretching along the entire shoreline of the village of Barachois Brook on the west coast of Newfoundland, near St. George's and Stephenville Crossing. It is one of the few sandy beaches in the province, backed by dunes up to 9 metres high, with sandbars that can be reached on foot at low tide.
Black Bank Beach and its surroundings were first protected as Black Bank Provincial Park. The park was dissolved in 1995 under provincial cost-cutting measures. Less than 50 m behind the shoreline runs the former Newfoundland railway line, recognized since 1997 as the Newfoundland T'Railway Provincial Park.
Volunteers clear washed-up plastic from the sand throughout the year, and since 2017 a large annual clean-up event has been held here. The beach lies along the shoreline of the village of Barachois Brook, near St. George's and Stephenville Crossing, and is a walking and swimming spot for people from the wider area.
Swimming is best during high tide when water covers the beach fully. Plan your visit around tide times to explore exposed sandbars or enjoy the water safely.
Black Bank Beach is one of only seven beaches in Newfoundland and Labrador where the endangered piping plover nests. During the breeding season, motorised vehicles are banned from the beach and dogs must stay on a leash, though violations are sometimes recorded.
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