Weeks Lake

Weeks Lake
Interactive map of Weeks Lake
LocationHalifax County
Coordinates44°48′4″N 62°53′45″W / 44.80111°N 62.89583°W / 44.80111; -62.89583
Basin countriesCanada
Max. length1,092.87 metres (3,585.5 ft)
Max. width2,336 metres (7,664 ft)

Weeks Lake is a glacial lake in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is situated nearby village of Ship Harbour and a wilderness area named Tangier Grand Lake Wilderness Area. The lake's elevation is 4 metres (13 ft).[citation needed] The lake is approximately 58.66 kilometres (36.45 mi) from Halifax and 69.47 kilometres (43.17 mi) from Truro. The lake was described on December 12, 1939.

Geography

Weeks Lake has 3 inlets and 1 outlets. It is measured 1,092.87 metres (3,585.5 ft) in length and 2,336 metres (7,664 ft) in width. The lake is connected to Second Lake by a small stream. It is also connected to the coast. Near lakes include Lake Charlotte, Little River Lake, Newcombe Lake, Northeast Lake, and Eisans Lake.

Routes

Weeks Lake is situated near Nova Scotia Trunk 7 and Marine Drive, providing direct roadside visibility and access.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Weeks Lake". geonames.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  2. 1 2 3 Centre, Nova Scotia Geomatics (2006-06-16). The Nova Scotia Atlas: Province of Nova Scotia. Formac Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-88780-707-7.
  3. 1 2 "Official e-Nav App EN". e-nav.ccg-gcc.evouala.com. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  4. ↑ "Lake Inventory Map of Weeks Lake" (PDF). novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  5. ↑ "511 Nova Scotia". www.511.novascotia.ca. Archived from the original on 2025-12-09. Retrieved 2025-12-26.