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Notable lake · Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia

Cottle Lake

Cottle Lake is a lake in Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia.

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Cottle 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 Cottle 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 Cottle Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.17526, -124.15683. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Cottle Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cottle Lake

    • Rhododendron Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Healy Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Shelton Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Labour Day Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Fourth Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Rowbotham Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Quennell Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Arrowsmith Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Long Lake · lake · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Hidden Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~37 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cottle Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Cottle Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cottle Lake?

    Nearby: Mount Benson (viewpoint, 10 km), Rhododendron Lake (lake, 12 km), Healy Lake (lake, 16 km), Shelton Lake (lake, 17 km), Nanaimo Museum (museum, 20 km), The Bastion (fort, 20 km).

    Is Cottle Lake worth visiting?

    Cottle Lake is listed as a notable lake in British Columbia on Spotwander.