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Notable lake · Halifax, Nova Scotia

Sherriff Lake

Sherriff Lake is a lake in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Sherriff 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 Sherriff 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 Sherriff Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.87987, -63.26510. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sherriff Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sherriff Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Sherriff Lake?

    Nearby: Gibraltar Rock Loop (trek, 2 km), Fox Lake (lake, 8 km), Dollar Lake Provincial Park (lake, 8 km), White Lake (lake, 9 km), Paces Lake (lake, 11 km), Dark Lake (lake, 11 km).

    Is Sherriff Lake worth visiting?

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