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Notable lake · Colchester, Nova Scotia

Shatter Lake

Shatter Lake is a lake in Colchester, Nova Scotia.

Shatter 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 Shatter 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 Shatter Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.57580, -63.39323. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Shatter Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shatter Lake

    • Frog Lake · lake · Colchester · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Hart Lake · lake · Colchester · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Stevens Lake · lake · Colchester · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Folly Lake · lake · Colchester · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Barber Lake · lake · Colchester · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Slack Lake · lake · Colchester · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Carter Lake · lake · Colchester · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Williams Lake · lake · Cumberland · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Slade Lake · lake · Cumberland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Forbes Lake · lake · Pictou · ~74 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shatter Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Shatter Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Shatter Lake?

    Nearby: Frog Lake (lake, 9 km), Hart Lake (lake, 12 km), Stevens Lake (lake, 13 km), Folly Lake (lake, 16 km), Barber Lake (lake, 16 km), Nuttby Mountain (viewpoint, 17 km).

    Is Shatter Lake worth visiting?

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