Chocolate Lake is a highly sought-after beach; especially during the summer months of the year. To get to Chocolate Lake from the peninsula, you must go to the Armdale Rotary, take a left on to Herring Cove Road and then take the next right (on to Melwood Avenue) after passing the tennis court. Public transportation is an available and reliable option. There is also available parking on site.
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. 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. Aside from the lake itself, there is a tennis court and a basketball court 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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Chocolate Lake is a highly sought-after beach; especially during the summer months of the year. To get to Chocolate Lake from the peninsula, you must go to the Armdale Rotary, take a left on to Herring Cove Road and then take the next right (on to Melwood Avenue) after passing the tennis court. Public transportation is an available and reliable option. There is also available parking on site.
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. 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. Aside from the lake itself, there is a tennis court and a basketball court available for public use.
Fun Fact: Chocolate Lake got its name because it was made on the site of an old chocolate factory.
*** The Report Pollution tool is your direct line to reach us. Use it to send us photos, ask questions and let us know how your beach is doing! We cannot wait to hear from you! ***
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