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Notable lake · Annapolis, Nova Scotia

Carter Lake

Carter Lake is a lake in Annapolis, Nova Scotia.

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Carter 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 Carter 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 Carter Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.73068, -65.09094. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Carter Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Carter Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Carter Lake?

    Nearby: Jackson Mill Site (fort, 10 km), Causeway and Dam (lake, 10 km), Big Molly Upsim Lake (lake, 10 km), Gormley/Thygesen House (fort, 13 km), Durland/Gormley Cemetery (fort, 13 km), Rosengren House (fort, 13 km).

    Is Carter Lake worth visiting?

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