Notable lake · Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Ocean
The Ocean is a lake in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Ocean: 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 The Ocean
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 The Ocean — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 44.55328, -63.60591. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Ocean
- Henry Lake · lake · Halifax · ~3 km · Must-see
- Kidston Lake · lake · Halifax · ~6 km · Must-see
- Graves-Oakley Memorial Park · park · Halifax · ~7 km · Must-see
- Sheehan Lake · lake · Halifax · ~8 km · Must-see
- York Redoubt · attraction · Halifax · ~8 km · Must-see
- Colpitt Lake · lake · Halifax · ~8 km · Must-see
- Connaught Battery Park · park · Halifax · ~8 km · Must-see
- Williams Lake · lake · Halifax · ~9 km · Must-see
- Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron · attraction · Halifax · ~10 km · Must-see
- Prince of Wales Tower · attraction · Halifax · ~10 km · Must-see
- Point Pleasant Park · park · Halifax · ~10 km · Must-see
- Sir Sandford Fleming Park · park · Halifax · ~10 km · Must-see
- J. Albert Walker Park · park · Halifax · ~11 km · Must-see
- McNabs Island · river spot · Halifax · ~11 km · Must-see
- Deadmans Island Park · park · Halifax · ~11 km · Must-see
- Hatchet Lake · lake · Halifax · ~11 km · Must-see
- Gorsebrook Park · park · Halifax · ~12 km · Must-see
- Conrose Park · park · Halifax · ~12 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near The Ocean
- Henry Lake · lake · Halifax · ~3 km · Must-see
- Kidston Lake · lake · Halifax · ~6 km · Must-see
- Sheehan Lake · lake · Halifax · ~8 km · Must-see
- Colpitt Lake · lake · Halifax · ~8 km · Must-see
- Williams Lake · lake · Halifax · ~9 km · Must-see
- Hatchet Lake · lake · Halifax · ~11 km · Must-see
- Chocolate Lake Park · lake · Halifax · ~12 km · Must-see
- Chocolate Lake · lake · Halifax · ~12 km · Must-see
- Second Chain Lake · lake · Halifax · ~12 km · Must-see
- First Chain Lake · lake · Halifax · ~12 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is The Ocean full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for The Ocean yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Ocean?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Ocean?
Nearby: Henry Lake (lake, 3 km), Kidston Lake (lake, 6 km), Graves-Oakley Memorial Park (park, 7 km), Sheehan Lake (lake, 8 km), York Redoubt (attraction, 8 km), Colpitt Lake (lake, 8 km).
Is The Ocean worth visiting?
The Ocean is listed as a notable lake in Nova Scotia on Spotwander.