Barachois

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This article is about the geologic formation. For the musical group, see Barachois (band).

A barachois is a term used in Atlantic Canada to describe a coastal lagoon separated from the ocean by a sand bar. Salt water may enter the barachois during high tide.

The sand bar often is formed as a result of sediment deposited in the delta region of a river.

The term comes from an Acadian French word meaning "sand bar".

Examples

• the Barachois de Malbaie on the Gaspé peninsula, fed by the Malbaie, Beattie, du Portage and Murphy Rivers
• Barachois Pond Provincial Park in western Newfoundland
• Prince Edward Island National Park has several examples

 

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