| Trail, Water Route or Organization Name | Located In | Description (Brief) |
|---|---|---|
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 27 - Tobeatic Wilderness Area | Annapolis County | The Tobeatic Wilderness Area is the jewel in the crown of Nova Scotia's 31 wilderness areas. The Tobeatic, at over 100,000 hectares (250,000 acres) in size, is by far the largest, most remote and esse ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 7 – Hendry Lake | Annapolis County | This route connects Route 4, the Milford Lakes system and Route 13, the Lake Alma system. It is the access route to the West Branch Medway River, and is one of two access routes to the East Branch Med ... |
| Cloud Lake Wildnerness Area | Annapolis County | The Cloud Lake Wilderness Area is one of 31 Protected Areas set aside by the Nova Scotia Government in the Wilderness Areas Preservation Act. This area, comprised of 10,830 hectares of land, boundari ... |
| Aylesford Lake Beach | Aylesford | Come on out to Aylesford Lake to enjoy a swim, some outdoor activity, or a relaxing beach day! Aylesford Lake Beach features a boardwalk, parking lot, picnic tables, a public boat launch, boat docks, ... |
| Lumsden Pond Provincial Park, Provincial Day-Use Park | Black River (Kings Co.) | Picnic park with easy access to the water. Change houses, vault toilets, carry-in boating. ... |
| Dalem Lake Provincial Park | Boularderie | Dalem Lake Provincial Park is on Cape Breton Island (3 km / 2 mi east of Boularderie East, 4 km/2.5 mi north off Highway 105 at St James Road). Dalem Lake is a popular park on a small lake with hardwo ... |
| Tupper Lake | Cambridge (Kings Co.) | Tupper Lake is a small lake in Kings County, between Berwick and Kentville. Please take note of the following: • Be mindful of how use lake, number of residents use it for their drinking water • Kayak ... |
| Canada Hill Lake, Beach | Canada Hill | Canada Hill Lake If you want a sand beach, that has gently lapping ripples of warm fresh water, and a gradually sloping beach, Canada Hill Lake is the place for you! It is located at the end of Canad ... |
| Fancy Lake Provincial Park | Conquerall Mills | Fancy Lake Provincial Park is a small picnic park on the shores of Fancy Lake in Conquerall Mills on the South Shore. The park offers a lunch stop and an opportunity for a swim in fresh water and to e ... |
| Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park | Deerfield | Nestled between two lakes in the heart of southern Nova Scotia, this 114 ha (280 acre) park offers walking trails in a hardwood setting, canoeing, swimming, and camping for all those who like to enjo ... |
| Tobeatic Wilderness Reserve, Tobeatic Wilderness Area | East Kemptville | 103,780 hectares Landscape representation - Shelburne River Plain; Roseway River Glacial Plain; Tusket River Drumlins; South Mountain Rolling Plain; Fisher Lake drumlins Spanning parts of 5 counties, ... |
| French Lake, Boat Launch and Beach Area | East Pubnico | Swimming and boat launch to French Lake |
| Glenwood Provincial Park | Glenwood | A quiet place on Rickers Lake, bordering Hwy 103. Located at the junction of Hwy 3 and Hwy 103. Picnic tables scattered beneath hardwoods with view of lake. Washroom facilities. Nice place to go swim ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 1 - Lambs and Crotchet Lakes | Graywood | The route consists of two lakes and a connecting stream, and is part of the Nova Scotia Power Lequille Development. Historically, these lakes and the Ten Mile River system were the site of numerous lo ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 2 - Grand Lake and Grand Lake Flowage | Graywood | The route consists of two lakes and a connecting stream, which is part of the Nova Scotia Power Lequille Development. Sections of Grand Lake have seen extensive cottage development, but the majority o ... |
| Mickey Hill Provincial Park, Provincial Day-Use Park | Graywood | Mickey Hill Provincial Park is a day-use park with gravel trail and swimming area. Interpretive signage, boardwalks, steep staircases, and suspension bridge through rocky areas. Picnic area on the riv ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 8 - First and Second Pond | Greenland | This route consists of two man-made lakes that are dammed portions of the Bear River, and that serve as holding ponds for the Nova Scotia Power Sissiboo Development. The ponds are not connected by a n ... |
| Kempt Quarry Recreation Site, West Hants Parks and Recreation | Kempt Shore | The Kempt Quarry offers some of the finest swimming in the Municipality! The water is clear and clean (and tested regularly by your Recreation Department) and swimming is fun with rocky ledges to lea ... |
| Lake George Provincial Park, Provincial Day-use Park | Lake George (Kings Co.) | Freshwater sandy beach. Change houses, small picnic area and an adjacent launch for canoes and kayaks. A safe swimming area is roped off from boaters. 16kms south of Berwick. ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 26 - Lake Torment | Lake Munro | Lake Torment is a large lake with a convoluted shoreline and a number of large and small islands. The majority of the lakeshore forms the boundary of the Tobeatic Wilderness Area’s “Finger”, and Wilde ... |
| Lochiel Lake Provincial Park | Lochiel Lake | A quiet picnic park with tables under trees by an open field, overlooking Two-Mile (Lochiel) Lake. The lake is suitable for boating and swimming. A short walking trail and some snowshoeing opportuniti ... |
| Dundee Provincial Park | Louisdale | Our beautiful sandy beach is located 4 km (2.5 mi) west of Dundee Golf Course. We have a boat launch available to the public and a great place for canoeing and kayaking. |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 6 - Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada | Maitland Bridge | Kejimkujik (pronounced kej-im-koo-jik) National Park encompasses 381 square kilometres of forests and interconnecting lakes, offering the visitor a variety of paddling experiences in natural, undevelo ... |
| Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park, Provincial Day-use Park | Middlefield | A small lakeside picnic park beneath a stand of pine and hemlock. Relax by the shore or take a quick dip. Boat launch for canoes, kayaks or sport fishing. Located 21 km (13 mi) north of Liverpool. ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 3 - Sandy Bottom Lake | Milford | Sandy Bottom Lake offers a variety of recreational experiences for the whole family. Raven Haven Beachside Family Park is both a day and overnight recreational park owned and operated by the Municipal ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 4 - Milford Lakes | Milford | The route consists of 13 lakes and connecting streams, and encompasses developed areas such as Liverpool Head and Geier Lakes, as well as very remote areas such as Allison and Gull Lakes. Portages are ... |
| Lake O’Law Provincial Park | North East Margaree | Lake O’Law Provincial Park is an inland park on the shore of Lake O’Law on the Cabot Trail (24 km / 15 mi north of Highway 105) on Cape Breton Island. It's the only provincial park in Inverness County ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 10 - Lake LaRose and Jerry Lake | Perotte | The route consists of two lakes that are connected by a small brook, but by no established portage. To explore both lakes and adjoining watercourses, it will be necessary to launch separately into eac ... |
| Kejimkujik, National Park and National Historic Site | Queens County (NS) | On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in way ... |
| Card Lake Provincial Park, Trails | Sherwood | Take a drive down Windsor Road, here you will find small communities like Sherwood and Cannan. A little less than 20 kilometres north of Highway 103’s Exit 8 lies beautiful, remote Card Lake Park. A ... |
| Camerons Brook Provincial Park, Provincial Day-use Park | South Brookfield | A small waterside park offering a shaded picnic stop under a canopy of pine and hardwoods. Across the road is access to Ponhook Lake, a favourite for fishing and canoeing. Located approximately 40 km ... |
| Lake Rossignol - Mersey River to Shelburne River | South Shore Region | Access: Fishermen’s Memorial Highway 103, Exit 19, turn right towards Milton on Route 8, follow Route 8 to Caledonia approximately 55 km, turn left onto the West Caledonia Road for approximately 5 km, ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Index Map | South Shore Region | Click map to enlarge ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Lake Route 1: Big Mushamush Lake | South Shore Region | BIG MUSHAMUSH LAKE - LAKE ROUTE 1 A large lake (6 km long) with wooded islands, coves and beaches. It has public access and is close to Highway 103. Where : Near Bridgewater Skill Level: Beginner Time ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Lake Route 10: Shingle Lake | South Shore Region | SHINGLE LAKE LAKE ROUTE 10 A wilderness lake, lined with slanting slate ledges, with narrow islands and coves made for exploration by canoe or kayak. Where : About 30 km west of Bridgewater Skill Leve ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Lake Route 11: Ten Mile Lake | South Shore Region | TEN MILE LAKE LAKE ROUTE 11 A long, rocky lake with marshlands that is undeveloped and has a wilderness feel though close to the highway. Where : Off Route 8 Skill Level: Beginner Time: Day or half da ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Lake Route 2: Card Lake | South Shore Region | CARD LAKE - LAKE ROUTE 2 A gem of a lake in a wilderness setting with easy access. Where : Off Route 14 between Chester and Windsor. Skill Level: Beginner Time: Day or half day trip Distance: 10 km ar ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Lake Route 3: Christopher Lakes | South Shore Region | CHRISTOPHER LAKES - LAKE ROUTE 3 A popular chain of nine lakes in a wilderness setting with few cottages. Where : Near Caledonia Skill Level: Intermediate Time: 2-3 days Distance: 18 km paddling plus ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Lake Route 4: Dauphinees Mill Lake | South Shore Region | DAUPHINEES MILL LAKE LAKE ROUTE 4 A long lake (about 5 km) near Halifax with public access, beaches and coves to explore. Where : Near Hubbards Skill Level: Beginner Time: Day or half day trip Distanc ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Lake Route 5: Lake Rossignol | South Shore Region | LAKE ROSSIGNOL LAKE ROUTE 5 This huge remote lake, the largest in Nova Scotia, has a real wilderness feel to it but also lots of rock piles and dead stumps created when it was dammed in 1929. Where : ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Lake Route 6: McGowan Lake / Dean Lake | South Shore Region | MCGOWAN LAKE/DEAN LAKE LAKE ROUTE 6 A pretty lake still mostly undeveloped with quiet lily-filled coves. Where : Near Caledonia Skill Level: Beginner Time: Day trip Distance: 10 km around lake Click m ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Lake Route 7: Molega Lake | South Shore Region | MOLEGA LAKE LAKE ROUTE 7 One of the counties largest lakes, Molega has big coves and lots of islands and although it is getting developed, there are still places to get away from it all. Where : West ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Lake Route 8: Ponhook Lake | South Shore Region | PONHOOK LAKE LAKE ROUTE 8 One of the largest lakes in the two counties with big undeveloped islands, coves and beaches. Where : West of Bridgewater below Molega Lake Skill Level: Beginner Time: Day or ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Lake Route 9: Seven Mile Lake | South Shore Region | SEVEN MILE LAKE LAKE ROUTE 9 A large mostly wooded lake connected by secluded stillwaters to two other lakes with a wide variety of habitat. Where : Off Route 325 near Bridgewater Skill Level: Beginne ... |
| Paddle Lunenburg/Queens, Lake Routes: Additional lake suggestions | South Shore Region | Additional lake suggestions You don’t have to go far to find a lake in Lunenburg or Queens County. There are literally hundreds and this guide presents some of the best in terms of interesting feature ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 16 – Waterloo and Shannon Lakes | Springfield (Anna. Co.) | The route consists of two narrow, relatively sheltered lakes, that are not connected by a watercourse or portage, requiring a separate launch into each. Waterloo Lake, the more developed of the two, o ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 17 – Springfield Lake and Lake Pleasant | Springfield (Anna. Co.) | The route consists of two separate lakes, not connected by a common watercourse, and will require a separate launch into each. Both lakes are easily accessible, and developed to an extent with cottage ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 25 – Cloud Lake | Torbrook East | Cloud Lake offers the paddler a wilderness experience within one of Nova Scotia's wilderness protected areas. A large lake, it possesses a number of islands and interesting geography that can be a cha ... |
| Fall Lake Cottages and Campground, Falls Lake West | Vaughan | Falls Lake Cottages and Campground is a Department of National Defence (DND) facility near Windsor, NS, operated by Canadian Armed Forces Halifax Personnel Support Programs (PSP). The facility serves ... |
| Falls Lake Municipal Land, West Hants Parks and Recreation | Vaughan | |
| Falls Lake Provincial Park, Provincial Day-use Park | Vaughan | A small picnic park with beach access on Falls Lake. Carry-in launch point for canoes/kayaks, sport fishing. Limited cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 5 - Flanders Meadows | Victory | The route consists of a long, meandering stillwater and five lakes, four of which are relatively small. The fifth, known locally as Big Lake, was created when Nova Scotia Power flooded the original Mu ... |
| Blue Way Water Route | We'koqma'q | The Blue Way Water Route is a section of the Great Trail (Trans Canada Trail). This water route circles the beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes in Cape Breton. This entrance is located on the Skye River in We'k ... |
| Kayak Cape Breton | West Bay | Our two cedar log cottages are located right on the magnificent Bras d’Or Lake and are hidden from each other in a twelve acre wooded area to secure your privacy. They are fully equipped for your holi ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 11 – Barrys Stillwater | West Dalhousie | The route follows a section of the east branch of the Round Hill River, coursing through low meadow and gentle, flat water. The entry point at Gibsons Mill was the site of a water-powered saw mill gen ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 12 – Corbett and Dalhousie Lakes | West Dalhousie | This route consists of two lakes that are part of the Nova Scotia Power Nictaux Development. The water levels in each are controlled, and fluctuate with the demand for hydroelectric power. Dalhousie L ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 13 – Paradise Lake | West Dalhousie | This lake is part of the Nova Scotia Power Nictaux Development, and its water levels fluctuate dramatically with the demands of power generation. It is, however, a beautiful lake dotted with innumerab ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 14 – Lake Alma | West Dalhousie | The route consists of four lakes varying in size from very small to very large and convoluted. Big Kelly Bog is a pleasant, meandering meadow that eventually broadens out into Big Molly Upsim Lake. Th ... |
| Canoe Annapolis County, Route 15 – McGill Lake | West Dalhousie | The route consists of two lakes and adjoining sections of river and meadow, offering a wide variety of paddling opportunities. Access to the route can be found at four Entry, Exit Points, allowing for ... |
| Armstrong Lake Park, West Hants Parks and Recreation | West Hants | This beautiful little park offers a place to picnic, swim, launch your canoe/kayak, and take a stroll on a trail through beautiful coniferous forest along the lakeside. Situated in Chalet Hamlet in V ... |
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