Notable lake · Annapolis, Nova Scotia
Simpson Lake
Simpson Lake is a lake in Annapolis, Nova Scotia.
Simpson 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 Simpson 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 Simpson Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 44.56750, -65.51375. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Simpson Lake
- Thomas Lake · lake · Saint John · ~15 km · Must-see
- Bear River · river spot · Digby · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ninth Lake · lake · Digby · ~18 km · Must-see
- Annapolis Basin · lake · Annapolis · ~20 km · Must-see
- Second Chub Lake · lake · Digby · ~21 km · Must-see
- Samuel De Champlain · fort · Annapolis · ~22 km · Must-see
- Melanson Settlement · fort · Saint John · ~22 km · Must-see
- Fort Charles · fort · Saint John · ~24 km · Must-see
- Admiral Digby Museum · museum · Saint John · ~25 km · Must-see
- Point Prim Lighthouse · attraction · Saint John · ~32 km · Must-see
- Prim Point Lighthouse · beach · Digby · ~32 km · Must-see
- Luxton Lake · lake · Annapolis · ~33 km · Must-see
- Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site · sanctuary · Annapolis · ~35 km · Must-see
- Kejimikujik Lake · lake · Queens · ~39 km · Must-see
- Battle of Bloody Creek · fort · Annapolis · ~41 km · Must-see
- Little Cranberry Lake · lake · Digby · ~41 km · Must-see
- Kelly Lake · lake · Saint John · ~43 km · Must-see
- Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse · beach · Saint John · ~45 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Simpson Lake
- Thomas Lake · lake · Saint John · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ninth Lake · lake · Digby · ~18 km · Must-see
- Annapolis Basin · lake · Annapolis · ~20 km · Must-see
- Second Chub Lake · lake · Digby · ~21 km · Must-see
- Luxton Lake · lake · Annapolis · ~33 km · Must-see
- Kejimikujik Lake · lake · Queens · ~39 km · Must-see
- Little Cranberry Lake · lake · Digby · ~41 km · Must-see
- Kelly Lake · lake · Saint John · ~43 km · Must-see
- Causeway and Dam · lake · Annapolis · ~46 km · Must-see
- Dean Lake · lake · Queens · ~48 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Simpson Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Simpson Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Simpson Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Simpson Lake?
Nearby: Thomas Lake (lake, 15 km), Bear River (river spot, 15 km), Ninth Lake (lake, 18 km), Annapolis Basin (lake, 20 km), Second Chub Lake (lake, 21 km), Samuel De Champlain (fort, 22 km).
Is Simpson Lake worth visiting?
Simpson Lake is listed as a notable lake in Nova Scotia on Spotwander.