Barrachois Provincial Park
County
Cape Breton
Size
118.27 Hectares
Classification
Wayside
Status
Designated; Operational
Location NS Atlas
14 V 3
Managed As
Supporting Park
Overview
A picnic park on a knoll with lovely view of Bras d’Or Lake
Protection Values
Much of park is undeveloped and contributes
to regional biodiversity; uncommon flora
Education Values
Landforms, habitats
Tourism Values
One of few public parks on the Bras d’Or Lake (developed portion not on lake)
Outdoor Recreation Values
Short walking trail, small picnic area
Annual Visitation
Up to 1,000 per season
Other Site Considerations
Unauthorized harvest activity has occurred.
Numerous old mine holes present on one block have been filled in.