Pockwock Lake
| Pockwock Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Halifax County, Hants County |
| Coordinates | 44°47′57″N 63°50′15″W / 44.79917°N 63.83750°W |
| Type | Glacial |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 6.96 km (22,800 ft) |
| Max. width | 2.28 km (7,500 ft) |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Pockwock Lake | |
Pockwock Lake is a glacial lake located in both Halifax County and Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada, adjacent to Pockwock.[1] It is connected to Little Pockwock Lake by a stream. The lake has an associated wilderness area named Pockwock Wilderness Area, and has a associated river named Pockwock River, that connects Wright Lake to Pockwock Lake.[2][3] It was named on September 2, 1921.[1]
Swimming, bathing, washing, or cutting ice at any time in any lake, tributary to Pockwock Lake, or any watercourse located within the Protected Water Area is prohibited at all times.[4]
Geography
Pockwock Lake is measured approximately 6.96 kilometres (4.32 mi) in length, and 2.28 kilometres (1.42 mi) in width.[5] It contains four named islands: Haverstock Island, Sand Cove Island, Pompeys Island, and Upper Pompeys Island. The lake also has six named coves: Moose Cove, Peggy Cove, Melvin Cove, Gowans Cove, Sand Cove, and Ponhook Cove.[1][6][7]
Water quality
Water quality monitoring of Pockwock Lake conducted between 2006 and 2008 recorded pH values ranging between approximately 4.8 and 5.5. A provincial assessment found that with the exception of parameters such as pH, aluminum, manganese, and turbidity, water quality at deep-lake monitoring stations met Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment guidelines for drinking water use and freshwater aquatic life.[8]
Access
Pockwock Lake can be accessed via Nova Scotia Route 213 and Nova Scotia Route 101, as well as several minor forest trails.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Pockwock Lake". geonames.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Change, Department of Environment and Climate (April 1, 2009). "Pockwock Wilderness Area | Protected Areas". novascotia.ca. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Dunlop, Dale; Barry, Ryan (June 1, 2016). Outdoor Adventures in Halifax: 25 exciting & little-known adventures less than 30 minutes away. Formac Publishing Company. ISBN 978-1-4595-0411-0.
- ^ "Regulations - Environment - Pockwock Lake Watershed Protected Water Area Designation and Regulations". novascotia.ca. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ "Official e-Nav App EN". e-nav.ccg-gcc.evouala.com. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Gowans Cove". geonames.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Sand Cove". geonames.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ "Pockwock Lake Water Quality Assessment" (PDF). novascotia.ca. Nova Scotia Environment. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ "511 Nova Scotia". 511.novascotia.ca. Retrieved February 1, 2026.