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Notable lake · Victoria, Nova Scotia

Ethel Lake

Ethel Lake is a lake in Victoria, Nova Scotia.

Ethel Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Ethel Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Ethel Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.20717, -60.14841. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ethel Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Ethel Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Ethel Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Ethel Lake?

    Nearby: St. Paul Island (river spot, 1 km), Three Mile Lake (lake, 61 km), St. Paul Island (river spot, 1 km), Lena Lake (lake, 1 km), Wilkie Sugar Loaf (viewpoint, 47 km), Frasers Beach (beach, 47 km).

    Is Ethel Lake worth visiting?

    Ethel Lake is listed as a notable lake in Nova Scotia on Spotwander.