Dartmouth Lakes

Lakes in Dartmouth:

One of the most entertaining adventures is to make a trip to the different lakes in Halifax and Dartmouth.

Stop 1: Sullivan's pond:

Located in Dartmouth along Prince Albert Rd. It is enclosed by the city and has a rather big diversity of animals.

The water is clear, which means it's relatively clean, despite the fact that the pond is located in the middle of the city and is frequented by many.

You can find ducks, crows, seagulls, pigeons and fish.

 

There are many signs posted around the lake to remind people not to feed the animals. The main reason for that is that some birds are migratory, so feeding them would prevent them from leaving whenever the time is right.

Despite the strict laws and maintenance that apply to this lake, you can still find some garbage here and there.

Sullivan's pond is also a place influenced by humans.

Let's not forget Mr. Naturalist.

STOP 2: Lake Banook:

Lake Banook is just north of Sullivan's pond and is directly connected to it by means of two large pipes and some sort of miniature dam.

This elaborate and complex system seems to be part of a larger canal system.

Here is a view of lake Banook.

The lake is clean and the waters are clear.





Only two ducks were spotted in the lake. A seagull was flying around the lake. Fish could not be found, at least not near the shore.

STOP 3: Maynard Lake:

Maynard lake is a very beautiful lake. But if you want to check it out, make sure you wear boots. The tracks there are treacherous and muddy. It is found on Portland street, before Prince Arthur Avenue.

The waters here are clean and clear.



There are a few ducks and birds.





Rules still apply here as well.

I couldn't see any fish, but there was a fisher trying to catch some.

The tracks around Maynard Lake were difficult. They weren't straightforward and were very muddy.

Some minor traces of pollution.

STOP 4: Oat Hill Lake:

Oat Hill Lake can be found above Maynard Lake.

Waters are very clean and there is practically no pollution.

The tracks are a little bit easier than those of Maynard lake.

There were some ducks and birds.

STOP 5: Penhorn Lake:

Penhorn lake was still partly frozen when I got there. It's located along the Circumferential highway and Penhorn drive. The area there is noisy because of traffic on the highway. However, the lake is surprisingly clean.

Some people were trying to catch some fish.

The path around this lake was extremely beautiful and soothing.

Finally, here is an extra. I don't know how to describe this, but...