Abitibi-Témiscamingue district, Quebec, Canada

Places to visit near Macamic

Macamic is a town in Abitibi-Témiscamingue district, Quebec, Canada, home to about 1,559 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 75 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 beaches & coast and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lac Macamic (7 km), Lac Turgeon (38 km) and Lake Abitibi (67 km).

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Macamic, Quebec
Macamic, Abitibi-Témiscamingue district, Quebec, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Macamic at a glance

Location
Abitibi-Témiscamingue district, Quebec, Canada
Population
about 1,559
Coordinates
48.7502° N, 78.9996° W
Places within 50 km
122 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Macamic

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Macamic: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Macamic

221 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Macamic. The closest is Lac Macamic (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Macamic

39 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Macamic. The closest is Île à Parent (5 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Macamic

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Macamic. The closest is Pointe à Langlois (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Macamic

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Macamic. The closest is Parc national d'Aiguebelle (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Macamic

5 parks within 100 km of Macamic. The closest is Participarc (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Macamic

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Macamic. The closest is Misema Caldera (65 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Macamic

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Macamic
  2. 4 km Pointe à Langlois · beach, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
  3. 1 km Île à Lépine · river spot, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
  4. 5 km Lac Macamic · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  5. 4 km Plage à Demers · beach, Northeastern Ontario
  6. 6 km Île à Parent · river spot, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
  7. 5 km Back to Macamic

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How to reach Macamic

    All places near Macamic by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Macamic by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs221Lac Macamic (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves39Île à Parent (5 km)
    Beaches & coast12Pointe à Langlois (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens6Parc national d'Aiguebelle (37 km)
    Parks5Participarc (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2Misema Caldera (65 km)
    Waterfalls1Chute du ruisseau Osisko (71 km)
    Museums1Musée d'art de Rouyn-Noranda (71 km)
    Churches1Cathedral of St Teresa of Avila (85 km)

    Macamic: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macamic?

    Lac Macamic (lake, about 7 km), Pointe à Langlois (beach, about 4 km), Île à Parent (river spot, about 5 km), Île à Lépine (river spot, about 5 km), Plage à Demers (beach, about 11 km), Lac De Courval (lake, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Macamic?

    122 places on Spotwander: 75 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 beaches & coast, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Macamic?

    Lac Macamic, about 7 km by road; Lac De Courval (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Macamic?

    Île à Parent, about 5 km by road; Île à Lépine (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Macamic?

    Pointe à Langlois, about 4 km by road; Plage à Demers (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macamic?

    Start in Macamic, visit Pointe à Langlois, then Île à Lépine, then Lac Macamic, then Plage à Demers, then Île à Parent, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macamic?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Macamic

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Macamic’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Macamic on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.