Barachois Pond Provincial Park
Provincial park in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
48°28′20″N 58°15′11″W / 48.47222°N 58.25306°W / 48.47222; -58.25306Barachois Pond Provincial Park is a large and popular Provincial Park in the southwest of the island of Newfoundland. The park covers an area of 35 km2 (14 sq mi). The park is off the Trans-Canada Highway, near Stephenville.
There is a hiking path to the top of Erin Mountain, a peak in the Long Range Mountains, which run along the west coast of Newfoundland. This trail takes about 2 hours and goes by many streams and wildlife.
Barachois Pond is a large lake located in the park.
Chipmunks were first introduced into Newfoundland here.
See also
- Barachois
- List of Newfoundland and Labrador parks
- List of Canadian provincial parks
- List of National Parks of Canada
External links
- Park web site
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