Open Water Data

Chocolate Lake Beach

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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  • Water Quality Status
    Passed tests Thu, Aug 28, 2025 at 4:03pm
  • Air Temperature
    -18°C / -0.4°F (air) Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:30am
  • Wind
    3.6 - 16.9km/h NNW 329° Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:30am
  • Clear
    Clear Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:30am
  • Precipitation
    0mm Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:30am
  • Air Visibility
    10km Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:30am
  • Humidity
    82% Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:30am

Chocolate Lake is a highly sought-after beach, conveniently located just minutes from downtown Halifax, just past the Armdale Rotary on Herring Cove Road. There is parking available on site, and the beach is easily accessible using public transit.

Chocolate Lake is surrounded by trees which provide a wealth of shade. The small beach opens on to a large, deep man-made lake, with lots of space for everyone. Chocolate Lake offers showers and changing rooms beginning in late May to September 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are active lifeguards on duty from July 1 to August 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.

Adjacent to Chocolate Lake Beach, a tennis court and a basketball court are available for public use.

Fun Fact: Chocolate Lake got its name because it was made on the site of an old chocolate factory.

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The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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