Lake Route 6: McGowan Lake / Dean Lake

Lake Route 6: McGowan Lake / Dean Lake

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 here for more information on this...
Lake Route 5: Lake Rossignol

Lake Route 5: Lake Rossignol

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: Near Caledonia Skill Level: Intermediate/Expert (Can be dangerous) Time: Day or multiday...
Lake Route 4: Dauphinees Mill Lake

Lake Route 4: Dauphinees Mill Lake

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 Distance: 10 km around lake Click here for more information about this...
Lake Route 3: Christopher Lakes

Lake Route 3: Christopher Lakes

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 seven portages Click here for more information about this...
Lake Route 2: Card Lake

Lake Route 2: Card Lake

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 around lake Click here for more information about this...