Lewis Lake, Nova Scotia facts for kids

Lewis Lake, Nova Scotia refers to several places in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It can be the name of a community, a lake, or even a park! This can sometimes be a bit confusing because so many places share the same name.

Communities Called Lewis Lake

In Nova Scotia, there are a couple of areas known as Lewis Lake. These are not official towns but are often called "unincorporated areas." This means they are places where people live, but they don't have their own local government like a city or town. Instead, they are part of a larger area, like the Halifax Regional Municipality.

• One Lewis Lake community is located in the Halifax Regional Municipality. 44°41′11″N 63°50′59″W / 44.68639°N 63.84972°W / 44.68639; -63.84972 (Lewis Lake, Nova Scotia)
• Another Lewis Lake community is also found within the Halifax Regional Municipality. 44°49′31″N 63°46′39″W / 44.82528°N 63.77750°W / 44.82528; -63.77750 (Lewis Lake, Nova Scotia)

Lakes Named Lewis Lake

Nova Scotia is famous for its many beautiful lakes, and several of them are named Lewis Lake! These lakes are found in different parts of the province.

Lewis Lakes Across Nova Scotia

Beyond the Halifax area, you can find Lewis Lakes in other counties:

• A Lewis Lake is located in Guysborough County. 45°17′45″N 61°59′13″W / 45.29583°N 61.98694°W / 45.29583; -61.98694 (Lewis Lake)
• There's also a Lewis Lake in Hants County. 44°55′15″N 63°46′44″W / 44.92083°N 63.77889°W / 44.92083; -63.77889 (Lewis Lake)
• You can find another Lewis Lake in the Municipality of the District of Chester. 44°47′21″N 64°23′21″W / 44.78917°N 64.38917°W / 44.78917; -64.38917 (Lewis Lake)

Lewis Lakes in Halifax Regional Municipality

The Halifax Regional Municipality has a surprising number of lakes named Lewis Lake – five, to be exact! This is why it's important to know which specific Lewis Lake someone is talking about.

• One Lewis Lake is found near Moose River Gold Mines. 44°59′49″N 63°0′30″W / 44.99694°N 63.00833°W / 44.99694; -63.00833 (Lewis Lake (Moose River))
• Another is close to Lake Echo. 44°45′1″N 63°22′57″W / 44.75028°N 63.38250°W / 44.75028; -63.38250 (Lewis Lake (Lake Echo))
• There's a Lewis Lake in Upper Hammonds Plains. 44°42′11″N 63°44′7″W / 44.70306°N 63.73528°W / 44.70306; -63.73528 (Lewis Lake (Hammonds Plains))
• You'll also find a Lewis Lake in Hubley. 44°41′12″N 63°50′34″W / 44.68667°N 63.84278°W / 44.68667; -63.84278 (Lewis Lake (Hubley))
• Finally, there's a Lewis Lake located at Upper Sackville. 44°49′32″N 63°46′27″W / 44.82556°N 63.77417°W / 44.82556; -63.77417 (Lewis Lake (Upper Sackville))

Lewis Lake Provincial Park

Besides communities and lakes, Lewis Lake also refers to a beautiful provincial park. Lewis Lake Provincial Park is a great place for outdoor activities. It offers a chance to enjoy nature and explore the area around one of the Lewis Lakes. 44°41′21″N 63°50′46″W / 44.68917°N 63.84611°W / 44.68917; -63.84611 (Lewis Lake Provincial Park)

Images for kids

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  Sunset over Lewis Lake, Hammonds Plains