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Notable lake · Halifax, Nova Scotia

Drain Lake

Drain Lake is a lake in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Drain 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 Drain 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 Drain Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.80020, -63.75772. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Drain Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Drain Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Drain Lake?

    Nearby: Springfield Lake (lake, 2 km), McCabe Lake (lake, 3 km), Tomahawk Lake (lake, 4 km), Webber Lake (lake, 5 km), Fenerty Lake (lake, 6 km), Wilson Lake (lake, 6 km).

    Is Drain Lake worth visiting?

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