Grandfathers Lake, Pictou County
Grandfathers Lake, Nova Scotia
Grandfathers Lake Geography
- Official Name: Grandfathers Lake
- Geographic Feature Type Category: Hydrographic Feature
- Geographic Feature Type: Lake
- Affiliated Community: Mount Thom
- Latitude / Longitude: 45.475891, -62.974809
Grandfathers Lake Maps
- NTS Map Number: 011E07
- 1:250k Topographic NTS Map: 011E
- Nova Scotia 1:10k Topographic Map: 1045450062900 (Watervale)
- Other:
About Grandfathers Lake
Grandfathers Lake is a small freshwater lake located in the community of Mount Thom west of Botany Bay Lake. The surrounding terrain is typical of the Cobequid uplands; forested, hilly, and shaped by glacial deposits.
The lake itself is modest in size and elevation, forming part of a network of small lakes and brooks that drain toward tributaries of the Stewiacke system. Its remote setting and natural shoreline make it a quiet destination for anglers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking solitude in the county’s interior.
2025 Mount Thom Map
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