Lanaudière district, Quebec, Canada

Places to visit near Manawan

Manawan is a town in Lanaudière district, Quebec, Canada, home to about 1,648 people. Within 50 km by road there are 275 places to visit — 237 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 beaches & coast, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lac Kempt (31 km), Lac Mondonac (46 km) and Lac Charland (53 km).

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Manawan, Quebec
Manawan, Lanaudière district, Quebec, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Manawan at a glance

Location
Lanaudière district, Quebec, Canada
Population
about 1,648
Coordinates
47.2203° N, 74.3861° W
Places within 50 km
275 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Manawan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Manawan: 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 Manawan

246 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Manawan. The closest is Lac Métabeskéga (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Manawan

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Manawan. The closest is Pointe Mitciteckote (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Manawan

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Manawan. The closest is Île Kaocpockoteanakak (18 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Manawan

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Manawan. The closest is Montagne Kakatarakok (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Manawan

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Manawan. The closest is Zec Boullé (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Manawan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manawan
  2. 1 km Pointe Mitciteckote · beach, Lanaudière
  3. 2 km Baie Matapeckekak · beach, Lanaudière
  4. 2 km Lac Métabeskéga · lake, Lanaudière
  5. 3 km Baie Wacapiskak · beach, Lanaudière
  6. 5 km Pointe Minakwani · beach, Lanaudière
  7. 2 km Back to Manawan

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How to reach Manawan

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    Within 15 km of Manawan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Manawan by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs246Lac Métabeskéga (2 km)
    Beaches & coast22Pointe Mitciteckote (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves8Île Kaocpockoteanakak (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6Montagne Kakatarakok (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4Zec Boullé (27 km)

    Manawan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Manawan?

    Pointe Mitciteckote (beach, about 1 km), Lac Métabeskéga (lake, about 2 km), Pointe Minakwani (beach, about 2 km), Baie Matapeckekak (beach, about 3 km), Baie Wacapiskak (beach, about 4 km), Lac Kamiko Kinoceskacik (lake, about 5 km).

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

    275 places on Spotwander: 237 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 beaches & coast, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Manawan?

    Lac Métabeskéga, about 2 km by road; Lac Kamiko Kinoceskacik (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Manawan?

    Pointe Mitciteckote, about 1 km by road; Pointe Minakwani (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Manawan?

    Île Kaocpockoteanakak, about 18 km by road; Île Kacikokwanakak (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Manawan?

    Start in Manawan, visit Pointe Mitciteckote, then Baie Matapeckekak, then Lac Métabeskéga, then Baie Wacapiskak, then Pointe Minakwani, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Manawan?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Manawan

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