Dalem Lake Provincial Park facts for kids

Dalem Lake Provincial Park is a fun and relaxing place to visit in Nova Scotia, Canada. It's a special kind of park called a provincial park, located on a beautiful spot called Boularderie Island.

Discover Dalem Lake Park

Dalem Lake Provincial Park is a great spot for a day trip! This park is managed by the government of Nova Scotia. It's about 74 hectares in size, which is like 180 football fields. The park completely surrounds a small, almost perfectly round lake. Locals sometimes even call it "Round Lake" because of its shape!

Where is the Park?

You can find Dalem Lake Provincial Park right on the border between two counties: Victoria and Cape Breton. It's located in the communities of Dalem Lake and New Dominion. It's also close to other small towns like Big Bras d'Or and Millville Boularderie.

Fun Activities at the Lake

Dalem Lake is perfect for many outdoor activities.

• The lake has a small sandy beach where you can go for a swim.
• It's a popular spot for paddling, like canoeing and kayaking.
• If you have a fishing license, you can even try trout fishing here.
• There's also a 1-kilometre hiking trail that goes all the way around the lake. It's a nice walk to explore the park's nature.

When to Visit

The park is open for visitors from May 15 to October 12 each year. You can visit from when the sun comes up until it goes down. The best part is, there's no charge to use the park or its facilities! It's a free place to enjoy nature.

Park History

Dalem Lake Provincial Park was officially created on January 25, 1977. It's been a protected area for people to enjoy for many years. You can find the park at 220 New Dominion Rd., Boularderie, Nova Scotia.