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Notable lake · Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Penneys Lake

Penneys Lake is a lake in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

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Penneys 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 Penneys 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 Penneys Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.96555, -60.33916. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Penneys Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Penneys Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Penneys Lake?

    Nearby: French Village Lake (lake, 10 km), Sgurra Bhreac (viewpoint, 10 km), Marion Bridge Weather Radar (attraction, 13 km), Blacketts Lake (lake, 15 km), Fiddlers Lake (lake, 16 km), Canoe Lake (lake, 17 km).

    Is Penneys Lake worth visiting?

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