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Notable lake · Colchester, Nova Scotia

Irvine Lake

Irvine Lake is a lake in Colchester, Nova Scotia.

Irvine 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 Irvine 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 Irvine Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.57303, -63.40373. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Irvine Lake

    See everything within a day’s drive of Irvine Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Irvine Lake

    • Frog Lake · lake · Colchester · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Hart Lake · lake · Colchester · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Stevens Lake · lake · Colchester · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Folly Lake · lake · Colchester · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Barber Lake · lake · Colchester · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Slack Lake · lake · Colchester · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Carter Lake · lake · Colchester · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Williams Lake · lake · Cumberland · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Slade Lake · lake · Cumberland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Dean Lake · lake · Colchester · ~76 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Irvine Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Irvine Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Irvine Lake?

    Nearby: Frog Lake (lake, 8 km), Hart Lake (lake, 11 km), Stevens Lake (lake, 12 km), Folly Lake (lake, 15 km), Barber Lake (lake, 15 km), Folly Mountain (viewpoint, 17 km).

    Is Irvine Lake worth visiting?

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