Basin countries Canada Outflow location Mersey River | Province Nova Scotia Inflow source Mersey River | |
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Lake Rossignol is the largest freshwater lake in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located in the south-western area of the province.
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Map of Lake Rossignol, Queens, NS, Canada
HistoryEdit
A reservoir, it was created in 1929 when the Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited dammed the Mersey River at Indian Gardens to generate electricity for a pulp mill 30 km (19 mi) downstream in Brooklyn.
GeographyEdit
The size of the lake can allow strong winds to build up which, combined with numerous submerged trees and rocks and a variable water level (due to fluctuations in water demand at the dam), can make Rossignol extremely dangerous for canoes and even small boats. Due to the remoteness of this area, cellular phone service can be unreliable.
TourismEdit
Several canoe guides are available that cover Rossignol and the surrounding area. Low Landing, which is cited as a launch point in several guides, is private property and should only be used with permission of the owners. An alternate launch point is the River Road, which is crown (public) land.