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Notable lake · Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador

First Pond

First Pond is a lake in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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First Pond: 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 First Pond

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 First Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.46102, -52.72695. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is First Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit First Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near First Pond?

    Nearby: St. Patrick's (church, 13 km), The Rooms (museum, 15 km), Fort Townshend National Historic Site of Canada (fort, 15 km), Fort Amherst Lighthouse (fort, 15 km), Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist (church, 15 km), Fort William (fort, 15 km).

    Is First Pond worth visiting?

    First Pond is listed as a notable lake in Newfoundland and Labrador on Spotwander.