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  Barachois Pond Provincial Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barachois Pond Provincial Park is a large and popular Provincial Park in the southwest of the island of Newfoundland.
The park is situated off the Trans-Canada Highway, Highway 1, near Stephenville.
Barachois Pond is a large lake located in the park.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Barachois_Brook_Park   (127 words)

  
 Barachois Pond Provincial Park
All 3500 hectares of the park are in the Western Newfoundland Forest eco region which is characterized by a balsam fir forest with an underscore of ferns and moss.
Barachois Pond became a park in 1962 to ensure the preservation of the area for nature appreciation and recreational use.
Barachois Pond itself is nine kilometers long and divided into three sections: first by a sand spit three kilometers down from Little Barachois Brook, and again by the peninsula where the first group of campsites are located.
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 ngb_info TIDBITS OF INFO. "WESTERN REGION" NFLD.
The Caribou Trail The Road to Burgeo A few kilometres past Barachois Pond Provincial Park is the intersection with Route 480 - the aptly named Caribou Trail - which winds 148 kilometres through the forests and barrens of the rugged interior to the south coast community of Burgeo.
The park is also a good place to see shore birds like sandpipers and water fowl such as ducks and geese.
The landscape of the Corner Brook region is rugged and the scenery is spectacular.
ngb.chebucto.org /MList/ngb_info/200506/3226.html   (1921 words)

  
 Western Star Newspaper August, 1999
PARK, Eileen Maria Interfaith Home, Corner Brook, NF (formerly of Curling) It is with great sadness that the family of the late Eileen Park announce her passing on Sunday, August 15th, 1999 at the Interfaith Home at the age of 80 years.
GUSHUE, Elizabeth 52 Clarence Street, Corner Brook, NF It is with great sadness that the family of the late Elizabeth Gushue announce her passing on Sunday, August 15th, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at 90 years of age.
KING, Freeman George Corner Brook, NF It is with great sadness and regret that the family of the late Freeman King announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 29th, 1999 at the age of 74.
ngb.chebucto.org /Newspaper-Obits/ws-0899.shtml   (8555 words)

  
 L.L.Bean: Park Search - Barachois Pond Provincial Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Barachois Pond is the largest provincial park in western Newfoundland.
Their uplands are deeply cut by numerous rivers and streams, such as Little Barachois Brook that flows along the park's eastern boundary.
The southern half of the park is characterized by the Long Range Uplands, a gently rolling surface with elevations in excess of nearly 1,000 feet above sea level.
www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/1890llt.htm   (788 words)

  
 Parks
In the park itself, there's everything from primitive backcountry campsites to full-service trailer hookups Park entry fees are charged from mid-May to mid-October.
Formerly a farm, this picnic park is situated on a knoll with a lovely view of Bras d'Or Lake.
Small secluded park on an old farm against hardwood-covered hills; picnic tables are at the edge of the fields.
www.louisbourg.ca /attractionsparks.htm   (889 words)

  
 Newfoundland [Definition]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
It is the largest national parkA national park is a reserve of land, usually owned by a national government, that is protected from most human development and pollution.
The idea of a national park was first articulated in the early 19th century.
Barachois Brook ParkBarachois Brook Park is a large and popular Provincial Park in the southwest of the island of Newfoundland.
www.wikimirror.com /Newfoundland   (3717 words)

  
 J. T. Cheeseman Provincial Park, NFL - Travelogue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
It was in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart that Herb had his favorite friendly “Newfie” experience.
I think that in their short time together, he and Herb bonded while rediscovering the universal truth that all teenagers, regardless of culture, are pains in the butt.
Unfortunately, in most provincial and state parks, the beach is usually in a separate area some distance from the campground.
www.gaidus.com /rvtrips/trip_detail.asp?TripID=6&Stop=15   (855 words)

  
 Destination: NewFoundland - Page
The park is a good place to see the Piping Plover, an endangered bird species with only 500 or so in Atlantic Canada and fewer than 5,000 worldwide.
Also along this route is Barachois Brook where the community museum focuses on the history of nearby Sandy Point, once the hub of the Bay St. George area.
A few kilometres past the park is the intersection with Route 480 - the aptly named Caribou Trail - which winds 148 km through the forests and barrens of the rugged interior to the south coast community of Burgeo.
destination-nfld.com /common/trails/areaid.asp?AreaID=D1   (3251 words)

  
 NEWFOUNDLAND - LoveToKnow Article on NEWFOUNDLAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
There is also a wider spread of the same series along the valley of the H umber and round the shores of Deer Lake and the eastern half of Grand Lake, and as far as Sandy Lake.
Besides the Green there are 12 other parks, ranging from 6 to 300 acres in area, four of them being on the water front, along the harbour.
On the west side of the city is Edgewood Park (120 acres); on the north is Beaver Pond Park (ioo acres); and East and West Rocks, mentioned above, have been made into suburban parks.
16.1911encyclopedia.org /N/NE/NEWFOUNDLAND.htm   (9521 words)

  
 J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park
Much of the park and the area surrounding it is rich in cultural history.
The park is named after a local politician John Cheeseman who entered public life in 1919 at the age of 27.
On the western side of the Park is Barachois Point, or Osmond Point as it is known to locals.
www.wordplay.com /parks/cheeseman.html   (836 words)

  
 Newfoundland - the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Gros Morne National Park is located on the west coast of Newfoundland and was named a UNESCO
Also on the West Coast, Corner Brook is situated in the
Sandy Point, which is located in Bay Saint George and north of the town of
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 Terra Nova National Park,Newfoundland
There are 14 hiking trails in the park covering more than 50 kms.
The call of the loon often greets visitors to the shores of Dunphy’s Pond; the largest lake in the park and a popular spot for canoeing.
In the early evening you may see beavers swimming in the brook near the old beaver dam.
www.bydbay.com /html/national_park.html   (853 words)

  
 Newfoundland -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
It is the largest (A tract of land declared by the national government to be public property) national park in (Click link for more info and facts about Atlantic Canada) Atlantic Canada at 1,805 (Click link for more info and facts about km²) km² (697 sq.
Also on the West Coast, (Click link for more info and facts about Corner Brook) Corner Brook is situated in the (Click link for more info and facts about Bay of Islands) Bay of Islands region.
(Click link for more info and facts about Barachois Brook Park) Barachois Brook Park is a provincial park that is considered to be a model forest.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/N/Ne/Newfoundland.htm   (1513 words)

  
 barachois_brook_park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
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The park covers an area of 3,500 ha.
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 Newfoundland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Things improve as I approach South Brook, as there are a row of birch trees flanking either side of the highway.
Gros Morne National Park was created only twenty years ago, and along with it came the strict conservation measures that you'd expect of a national park.
In a one km stretch of highway I saw nine moose feeding on dandelions on the left slope of the road.
www.oshima.ca /inuvik/provinces/nfld.htm   (6128 words)

  
 Newfoundland Trans-Canada Highway Route   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
West to scenic Blow Me Down Provincial Park (on a peninsula between Lark and York Harbours) 60 kms, camping on 28 private campsites (with water pumps, toilets, fire pits) in two forested loops.
East to Barachois Pond Provincial Park, campground with 150 campsites suitable for tents or recreational vehicles.
The beautiful view of the Long Range Mountains and large beach area with abundant shore birds at day-use park, located north west of Port aux Basques.
www.transcanadahighway.com /Newfoundland/TCH-NF-W5.htm   (244 words)

  
 newfoundland defenition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador Stephenville, a town of about 8000, once served as an airport base for the US army in the early 1940s.
Also on the West Coast, Corner Brook is situated in the Bay of Islands, Newfoundland and Labrador Bay of Islands region.
Sandy Point, Newfoundland and Labrador Sandy Point, which is located in Bay Saint George and north of the town of St. Georges, Newfoundland and Labrador St. Georges, was the first and largest settlement of the west coast.
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 Newfoundland Cottages - Elderberry Cottage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Elderberry Cottage is a private, fully equipped rental cottage with 2 bedrooms in Rocky Harbour in the heart of Gros Morne National Park.
There is easy access to hiking trails, boat tours, kayaking and other activities in the Park.
The cottage provides a perfect base for your travels around Gros Morne National Park.
www.staynewfoundland.ca /accommodation/1143/index.php   (111 words)

  
 CNLR 1041/96 - Cheeseman Provincial Park Proclamation under the Provincial Parks Act
Subordinate Legislation Revision and Consolidation Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council proclaims the area described in the Schedule to be a provincial park.
                   The Provincial Parks Proclamation, Newfoundland Regulation 145/80, is repealed.
Beginning at a point in the southerly limit of Old Cape Ray Road, 20.1 metres wide, extending from the Trans Canada Highway to Cape Ray, that point being 252.9 metres as measured in a westerly direction along the southerly limit from the westerly limit of the Trans Canada Highway;
www.hoa.gov.nl.ca /hoa/regulations/rc961041.htm   (342 words)

  
 Summer in Stephenville Crossing
The wide stretches of sand on our beaches make them an idea place for the small ones to make mud puddles, sand angels, sand castles, and view sealife like crabs, and an abundance of shorebirds, while parents relax and soak up the sun.
Harry's River a scheduled, catch and release salmon river, is located in the town boundaries.
If you prefer camping, Black Bank Seaside Park has a camping area, and Barachois Brook Provincial Park is just 15 minutes away.
www.townofstephenvillecrossing.com /summer.htm   (452 words)

  
 Official Web site of The Town of Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
The Caribou Curling Club, Regional Aquatic Center, Pieroway Baseball Park, Harmon Golf Club, and The West Coast Training Center with its facilities for judo, karate, squash, badminton, basketball, volleyball, weight lifting and tennis provide year-round activities for the active lifestyle.
A jewel in Stephenville's cultural crown, The Stephenville Theatre Festival, produces professional theatre every summer season and is committed to an involvement in cultural activities throughout the year.
Some of the 60,000 caribou that inhabit the interior may be seen as you traverse the interior plateau.
www.town.stephenville.nf.ca /tourist.html   (727 words)

  
 More about Brook Campgrounds by Camping A2z...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
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www.a2z-camping.com /camping/brook_campgrounds.html   (725 words)

  
 Atlantic Canada Campgrounds: Camping in Atlantic Canada
Park entry fee is required in addition to the daily camping fee.
This RV park has a panoramic view of the Northumberland Strait.
Nestled among stately birch trees, Vacationland RV Park is a prime camping destination centrally located 15 minutes from Cavendish and Charlottetown, and only 2 minutes to the spectacular Brackley Beach National Park.
atlanticcanada.explored.ca /campgrounds.php   (2380 words)

  
 Newfoundland Trans-Canada Highway Route   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Early reservations (at least 2 weeks) are recommended for prime time sailings on this very busy ferry route to/from Newfoundland.
Campground, Cheeseman Park has 101 campsites, each with picnic table, fireplace, garbage can and vehicle space.
East to Barachois Pond Provincial Park, Newfoundland's largest provincial park, with 150 campsites suitable for tents or recreational vehicles
www.movingincanada.com /Newfoundland/TCH-NF-E1.htm   (180 words)

  
 Pjilsi~Welcome Indian Head First Nations Youth Group Dream Making Workshop and Mini Pow Wow
From July 5-8, 36 youth from across the nine band areas of the FNI will have the chance to take part in a workshop led by Eastern Eagle Singers, a group of professional Mi'kmaq Singers from the Indian Brook First Nation in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.
All essays must be received on or before June 18, in order to be considered as a participant.
She can also be reached by telephone at 709-634-6299 or toll free at 1-800-634-6299.
www.indianheadfirstnations.com /drummaking.htm   (555 words)

  
 RV Park and Campground Directory
New Yorker RV Park and Campground : New Jersey camping
Brook n Wood Family Campground: New York camping
Franklin RV Park & Campground : North Carolina camping
www.landbigfish.com /campgrounds/list.cfm/start.3851.htm   (2904 words)

  
 René's Gallery :: Vacations, day trips, and camping
We travelled across Newfoundland using the Abitibi-Price road from Buchans to the Burgeo Highway on our way to and from the cabin.
2 at Notre Dame Provincial Park on the TCH near Lewisport Junction and 2 at Jonathan's Pond Park Just North of Gander.
1 night spent at Knsmen Prince Edward Park near Corner Brook and 5 nights spent at Barachois Provincial Park near Stephenville.
rene.conneriver.com /gallery/Vacations   (208 words)

  
 Cheeseman Provincial Park Proclamation
Under the authority of section 4 of the Provincial Parks Act and the Subordinate Legislation Revision and Consolidation Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council proclaims the area described in the Schedule to be a provincial park.
The Provincial Parks Proclamation, Newfoundland Regulation 145/80, is repealed.
Then along the easterly shoreline of Cape Barachois in a northerly direction 102.4 metres to the eastern bank of a small brook;
www.canlii.org /nl/laws/regu/1996r.1041/20050112/whole.html   (411 words)

  
 Newfoundland & Labrador
Experience this picturesque City from many groomed walking trails or visit the Captain James Cook Monument and bask in the glory of the sun setting over the Bay of Islands.
Other natural beauties in the region include Thunder Brook, a popular place for residents to swim, picnic or take in the sights.
Beothuk Park is located just two (2) kilometers west of Grand Falls-Windsor enables tourists to camp in the wild while under the watchful eye of 24-hour park security.
www.reiswijs.co.uk /destinations/northamerica/canada/newfoundland/newfoundland.html   (2614 words)

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