Chezzetcook Lake (IPA: ) is a glacial lake located in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The lake has an associated river named Chezzetcook river. It measures approximately to Halifax and to Truro.
Etymology Chezzetcook Lake is named after Chezzetcook, an older spelling of “Chillincook.” The name was historically associated with and included within Musquodoboit. It is derived from the Mi’kmaq word Sesetkook or Tcesetkook, meaning “flowing rapidly in many channels.”
Geography Chezzetcook Lake measures approximately in length and in width. It is fed by two inlets and drains through a single outlet. Other nearby lakes include Paces Lake, Scots Lake, Conrod Lake, and Petpeswick Lake.
Access Chezzetcook lake can be accessed via Nova Scotia Highway 7 on Marine Drive and Nova Scotia Route 107. It is also accessible via minor forest trails.
See also List of lakes of Nova Scotia
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External links
GeoNames - Chezzetcook Lake OpenStreetMap - Chezzetcook Lake