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Local favourite lake · Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

Lac René

Lac René is a lake in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.

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Lac René: 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 Lac René

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 Lac René — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 52.33361, -72.21889. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac René

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lac René

    • Lac Waheman · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~100 km · Must-see
    • Lac Patamisk · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~120 km · Must-see
    • Lac Artigny · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~135 km · Must-see
    • Lac Nichicun · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~148 km · Must-see
    • Lac Bart · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~4 km
    • Lac Gaël · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~8 km
    • Lac Barou · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~20 km
    • Lac Dolent · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~20 km
    • Lac Digne · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~26 km
    • Lac Hecla · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~28 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac René full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac René?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac René?

    Nearby: Lac Bart (lake, 4 km), Lac Gaël (lake, 8 km), Lac Barou (lake, 20 km), Lac Dolent (lake, 20 km), Lac Digne (lake, 26 km), Lac Hecla (lake, 28 km).