Petpeswick Lake (IPA: ) is a glacial lake located in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada, near Head of Jeddore and Musquodoboit Harbour. It is located approximately to Halifax and to Truro. The lake was named in October 4, 1921.
Petpeswick Lake is named after the MiâÂÂkmaq word Koolpijooik, which referred to what is now known as Petpeswick Harbour.
Petpeswick Lake is measured approximately in length and in width. The lake is connected to Long Bridge Lake by a small, narrow stream. The lake has four islands. However, only one islands are named, Big Island. Near lakes include Scots Lake, Paces Lake, Grassy Lake, and Chezzetcook Lake.
Petpeswick Lake is a private site of a water aerodrome used for seaplane operations. The facility, supports general aviation seaplane activity in the surrounding area. The registered aerodrome is listed in aviation databases and is recognized as a public water aerodrome serving in the Eastern Shore. Its elevation is , and operated by David Grimes. Its Transport Canada Location Identifier code is CPL9.
Petpeswick Lake can be accessed via Nova Scotia Trunk 7 and Nova Scotia Highway 107. It can also be accessed by East Petpeswick Road and minor forest trails.