Chocolate Lake Beach

Chocolate Lake Beach

Chocolate lake Beach

Chocolate Lake is surrounded by trees which provide a wealth of shade. While the beach itself is minimal, the man-made lake is large enough to welcome all comers. Chocolate Lake offers showers and changing rooms beginning in late May to September 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Aside from the lake itself, there is a tennis court and a basketball court available for public use.

LOCATION

WEATHER

LIFEGUARDS SUPERVISION

There are active lifeguards on duty beginning on July 1 to August 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m on fair weather days only. Chocolate lake beach has an extended season with supervision on September 4th, 5th and 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

SAFETY

The water at Chocolate Lake Beach is very welcoming, but gets deep very fast.

There are red bouys and bouy lines installed at this beach to indicate where it is safe to swim. The deepest point with-in the designated swimming area is between 5 to 6 feet. Once you leave the designated swim area the water gets very deep.

When swimming at any beach you should follow these safety guidelines.

  • Swim with a buddy

  • Children Under the Age of 8 must be accompanied by an Adult in the Water and Must stay within Arms Reach at all times.

  • No Boats, Kayaks, Canoes in the supervise area

  • No Smoking or Vaping on the beach

  • No alcohol on the beach

  • No Pets on the Beach

  • No Barbeques on the Beach

  • No Holding onto Buoys lines

ACCESSIBILITY

Chocolate lake has many features that make this beach accessible to almost everyone.

  • Parking
  • Paved walkways
  • Change rooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Beach mobility matt
  • Beach mobility chair

WATER TESTING

Municipal staff regularly test the water quality for bacteria levels at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as one unsupervised beach, during the summer months (July 1 - August 31). Know your swimming limitations if you choose to swim in unsupervised bodies of water. 

EQUIPMENT LENDING

Items to be added in 2022

SWIMMING LESSONS

FREE swimming lessons are offered at most HRM beaches. To see what levels are available or to register visit www.halifax.ca/myrec  or call 902-490-6666 or online at .