Notable lake · Halifax, Nova Scotia
Snake Lake
Snake Lake is a lake in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Snake 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 Snake 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 Snake Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 44.71024, -63.98270. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Snake Lake
- Marsh Lake · lake · Albert · ~10 km · Must-see
- South Lake · lake · Albert · ~10 km · Must-see
- Anderson Lake · lake · Halifax · ~12 km · Must-see
- Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park · park · Halifax · ~13 km · Must-see
- Maple Lake · lake · Albert · ~14 km · Must-see
- Little Pockwock Lake · lake · Halifax · ~15 km · Must-see
- Taylor Lake · lake · Halifax · ~16 km · Must-see
- Coxs Lake · lake · Halifax · ~17 km · Must-see
- Camp Hill Lake · lake · Halifax · ~17 km · Must-see
- Panuke Lake Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Albert · ~17 km · Must-see
- Second Bog Lake · lake · Albert · ~17 km · Must-see
- Holland Marsh Lake · lake · Halifax · ~17 km · Must-see
- Sheldrake Lake · lake · Halifax · ~19 km · Must-see
- Pockwock Lake · lake · Halifax · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lizard Lake · lake · Halifax · ~20 km · Must-see
- Halfway Lake · lake · Halifax · ~20 km · Must-see
- Oak Hill Lake · lake · Halifax · ~21 km · Must-see
- Tomahawk Lake · lake · Halifax · ~21 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Snake Lake
- Marsh Lake · lake · Albert · ~10 km · Must-see
- South Lake · lake · Albert · ~10 km · Must-see
- Anderson Lake · lake · Halifax · ~12 km · Must-see
- Maple Lake · lake · Albert · ~14 km · Must-see
- Little Pockwock Lake · lake · Halifax · ~15 km · Must-see
- Taylor Lake · lake · Halifax · ~16 km · Must-see
- Coxs Lake · lake · Halifax · ~17 km · Must-see
- Camp Hill Lake · lake · Halifax · ~17 km · Must-see
- Second Bog Lake · lake · Albert · ~17 km · Must-see
- Holland Marsh Lake · lake · Halifax · ~17 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Snake Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Snake Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Snake Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Snake Lake?
Nearby: Marsh Lake (lake, 10 km), South Lake (lake, 10 km), Anderson Lake (lake, 12 km), Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park (park, 13 km), Maple Lake (lake, 14 km), Little Pockwock Lake (lake, 15 km).
Is Snake Lake worth visiting?
Snake Lake is listed as a notable lake in Nova Scotia on Spotwander.