Chocolate Lake (Nova Scotia)
| Chocolate Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 44°38′19.9″N 63°37′19.9″W / 44.638861°N 63.622194°WCoordinates: 44°38′19.9″N 63°37′19.9″W / 44.638861°N 63.622194°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface elevation | 25 m |
| Settlements | Armdale, Halifax |
Chocolate Lake is located in the community of Armdale, Nova Scotia in the City of Halifax Nova Scotia.[1] The lake is surrounded by many private homes as well as a Best Western hotel[2] and a city beach,[3] which is popular with local families in the summer.
This body of water is an artificial lake into which no aquatic species have been introduced. . However, swimmers have noticed minnows swimming along the edge of Chocolate Lake Beach. Although it is cited as contaminated,[4] the City of Halifax tests the water quality weekly. Lifeguards are also provided by the City in the summer[5] and swimming lessons are available.[6] The name is from the chocolate factory, one of many light industries that used to be on this little lake's shores. The lake formed after the locals quarried the rock .
Chocolate Lake is referenced in the Jenn Grant song titled Dreamer[7] at approximately 1:52.
References
- ↑ Robyn Young (2007-07-23). "Chocolate Lake closed:Popular beach is shut down because of high levels of bacteria". Metro Halifax. Retrieved 2008-03-31.
- ↑ http://www.chocolatelakehotel.com/
- ↑ http://www.halifax.ca/rec/Beaches.html
- ↑ Islam, M.R. (2008). Nature Science and Sustainable Technology Research Progress. Nova Publishers. p. 178.
- ↑ "Halifax Regional Municipality".
- ↑ "Halifax Regional Municipality".
- ↑ Jenn Grant. 'Dreamer'. YouTube.com. 26 October 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhR0smh6jo4