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Notable lake · Guysborough, Nova Scotia

Monument Lake

Monument Lake is a lake in Guysborough, Nova Scotia.

Monument 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 Monument 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 Monument Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.20219, -61.92720. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Monument Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Monument Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Monument Lake?

    Nearby: Sherbrooke Lake (lake, 9 km), Indian Harbour (lake, 19 km), Taylor Lake (lake, 26 km), Archie Lake (lake, 26 km), Wedge Island (river spot, 28 km), Oak Hill Lake (lake, 29 km).

    Is Monument Lake worth visiting?

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