Barachoix Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Barachoix, Newfoundland and Labrador

Barachoix is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Barachoix is located at 47.6564°N, 55.6942°W.

Barachoix nestles into a cove where the land softens its rugged Newfoundland edge, a quiet embrace of grey rock and resilient spruce. It lies 22.1 km north-north-east of Harbour Breton, NL (from Harbour Breton, NL: bearing 26°T), and is situated 27.2 km south-south-east of St. Alban's. The air here carries the tang of salt and the damp earth, a perpetual whisper from the vast Atlantic that lies just beyond the sheltering headlands. Rolling hills, carpeted in a mosaic of moss and hardy grasses, slope down to meet the inky water, their contours smoothed by generations of wind and rain. Small houses, painted in hues of white, blue, and faded red, cling to the slopes like seabirds to a cliff face, their windows catching the diffused light of a sky that often seems to hold its breath before a change in weather. The rhythm of the day is dictated by the tides and the calls of gulls, a slow, steady pulse that resonates with the ancient landscape. The history of Barachoix is a story of resilience, etched into the very bones of this place by those who sought sustenance from the sea and the soil. For centuries, fishing was the lifeblood, the bounty of the cod and other marine life shaping its fortunes and its character. While the grand fleets have long since diminished, a hardy spirit of self-reliance persists, with many families still tending small gardens or engaging in smaller-scale fishing operations. The land itself, though seemingly unforgiving, has yielded its share, supporting generations through the leaner months. The echoes of past lives, of storms weathered and seasons endured, seem to hum beneath the surface of this quiet corner of the province, a palpable presence in the weathered clapboard and the stoic faces of its people.

About This Barachoix Map Page

Explore Barachoix, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.656389, -55.694167. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Barachoix includes the postal code (A0E), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Barachoix is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.