Luxton Lake (Nova Scotia) facts for kids
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 Luxton Lake
Location in Nova Scotia
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| Location | Annapolis County, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 44°21′47″N 65°20′38″W / 44.363°N 65.344°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Primary outflows | Luxton Brook |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 1 km (0.62 mi) |
| Max. width | 1 km (0.62 mi) |
Luxton Lake is a beautiful lake located in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is found inside Kejimkujik National Park, a special protected area. The lake is known for its natural beauty and a bit of history, as it was once home to a busy sawmill.
Exploring Luxton Lake's Location
Luxton Lake is drained by a small stream called Luxton Brook. This brook flows northeast from the lake, eventually joining the West River. The lake itself has two small islands. Luxton Lake is part of Kejimkujik National Park's Designated Wilderness Area. This means it is a very protected habitat within the park.
A Glimpse into Luxton Lake's Past
Luxton Lake gets its name from the Luxton family. They used to run a sawmill on the south shore of the lake. This mill was active until 1969, when Kejimkujik National Park was created. After the park was established, the Luxton family moved their sawmill. They relocated it to Mill Lake in Northfield, Queens County. For a while, that lake was also known as Luxton Lake by local people. Today, you can still see old sawdust piles and slowly decaying ruins at the original mill site within the park.
The Former Luxton Lake Trail
Luxton Lake used to be reached by a 4-kilometer (about 2.5-mile) hiking trail. This trail was called the Luxton Lake trail. It followed an old road that the sawmill used to use. Along the way, the trail passed by Poison Ivy Falls and Ben Lake. There was also a backcountry campsite (number 39) right on Luxton Lake, near the old sawmill ruins. However, this hiking trail was closed after 2010.
