Spectacle Lake (Nova Scotia) facts for kids

Spectacle Lake is a name given to several lakes in Nova Scotia, Canada. Just like how many people might share the same first name, many lakes in Nova Scotia share the name "Spectacle Lake" or "Spectacle Lakes." This can sometimes be a bit confusing, so this page helps you understand where each one is located!

These lakes are spread out across different parts of Nova Scotia, from the western tip to the eastern coast. The name "Spectacle Lake" might come from the shape of some of these lakes, perhaps resembling a pair of spectacles (glasses) when viewed from above.

Where to Find Spectacle Lakes in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is a beautiful province with many lakes. Here's a look at the different areas where you can find a Spectacle Lake or Spectacle Lakes. Each one has its own unique location, like a special address on a map.

Annapolis County

In Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, you can find:

• Spectacle Lakes at 44°42′37″N 65°9′10″W / 44.71028°N 65.15278°W / 44.71028; -65.15278 (Spectacle Lakes)

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Over in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, there's another set of:

• Spectacle Lakes at 45°53′28″N 60°5′50″W / 45.89111°N 60.09722°W / 45.89111; -60.09722 (Spectacle Lakes)

Municipality of the District of Chester

The Municipality of the District of Chester is home to a couple of these lakes:

• Spectacle Lake at 44°40′38″N 64°20′32″W / 44.67722°N 64.34222°W / 44.67722; -64.34222 (Spectacle Lake)
• Spectacle Lakes at 44°34′6″N 64°14′6″W / 44.56833°N 64.23500°W / 44.56833; -64.23500 (Spectacle Lakes)

Municipality of Clare

In the Municipality of Clare, you'll find:

• Spectacle Lake at 44°16′33″N 66°3′48″W / 44.27583°N 66.06333°W / 44.27583; -66.06333 (Spectacle Lake)

Municipality of East Hants

The Municipality of East Hants also has:

• Spectacle Lakes at 44°56′12″N 63°49′57″W / 44.93667°N 63.83250°W / 44.93667; -63.83250 (Spectacle Lakes)

Halifax Regional Municipality

The Halifax Regional Municipality has several lakes with this name:

• Spectacle Lake at 44°48′58″N 62°48′25″W / 44.81611°N 62.80694°W / 44.81611; -62.80694 (Spectacle Lake)
• Spectacle Lake at 44°42′9″N 63°34′53″W / 44.70250°N 63.58139°W / 44.70250; -63.58139 (Spectacle Lake)
• Spectacle Lakes at 44°58′54″N 62°42′8″W / 44.98167°N 62.70222°W / 44.98167; -62.70222 (Spectacle Lakes)
• Spectacle Lakes at 45°5′27″N 62°31′42″W / 45.09083°N 62.52833°W / 45.09083; -62.52833 (Spectacle Lakes)

Kings County

In Kings County, Nova Scotia, there is:

• Spectacle Lake at 44°42′51″N 64°45′20″W / 44.71417°N 64.75556°W / 44.71417; -64.75556 (Spectacle Lake)

Region of Queens Municipality

The Region of Queens Municipality has a couple of Spectacle Lakes:

• Spectacle Lake at 44°25′7″N 65°4′50″W / 44.41861°N 65.08056°W / 44.41861; -65.08056 (Spectacle Lake)
• Spectacle Lakes at 44°16′15″N 64°43′1″W / 44.27083°N 64.71694°W / 44.27083; -64.71694 (Spectacle Lakes)

Lunenburg County

In Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, you can find:

• Spectacle Lakes at 44°15′25″N 64°36′31″W / 44.25694°N 64.60861°W / 44.25694; -64.60861 (Spectacle Lakes)
• Spectacle Lakes at 44°22′40″N 64°23′2″W / 44.37778°N 64.38389°W / 44.37778; -64.38389 (Spectacle Lakes)

Shelburne County

Down in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, there's another:

• Spectacle Lake at 44°8′36″N 65°22′19″W / 44.14333°N 65.37194°W / 44.14333; -65.37194 (Spectacle Lakes)

Yarmouth County

Finally, in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, you'll find:

• Spectacle Lake at 44°1′29″N 66°5′41″W / 44.02472°N 66.09472°W / 44.02472; -66.09472 (Spectacle Lake)