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Local favourite lake · Sahtu Region, Northwest Territories

Dal Lake

Dal Lake is a lake in Sahtu Region, Northwest Territories.

Dal Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Dal Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Dal Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 63.11664, -126.50175. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dal Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Dal Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Dal Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Dal Lake?

    Nearby: Mount Kraft (viewpoint, 44 km), Coppercap Mountain (viewpoint, 58 km), Coates Lake (lake, 59 km), Canyon Ranges (berg i Kanada, Northwest Territories) (viewpoint, 64 km), Blue Lake (lake, 73 km).