The Barachois
The Barachois is a lake in Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada. The Barachois is situated near the town New Waterford, as well as near the village Scotchtown.Places of Interest
Highlights include Flat Point Light and Waterford Lake.
Flat Point Light
Lighthouse
Low Point Lighthouse is an historic Canadian… Flat Point Light is situated 4 km northwest of The Barachois.
Waterford Lake
Reservoir
Waterford Lake is the main water supply for New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada. Waterford Lake is situated 3½ km west of The Barachois.
Lingan Generating Station
Electrical generator
The Lingan Generating Station is a 620 MW Canadian… Lingan Generating Station is situated 3½ km southeast of The Barachois.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include New Waterford.
New Waterford
Town
New Waterford is an urban community in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The Barachois
- Lake
- …lies at an elevation of 19 metres (62 feet)
- Category: body of water
- Location
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Latitude
46.25014° or 46° 15′ 1″ north
Longitude
-60.08175° or 60° 4′ 54″ west
Open location code
87RX7W29+38
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Scotchtown and Kaneville.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include First Cove and Ribbys Cove.
Nova Scotia: Highlights
Notable places include Halifax and Lunenburg.
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