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Local favourite lake · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tern Lake

Tern Lake is a lake in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

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Tern 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 Tern 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 Tern Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 74.80000, -95.10000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Tern Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Tern Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Tern Lake?

    Nearby: Resolute Lake (lake, 17 km), Griffith Island (river spot, 35 km), Cornwallis Island (river spot, 47 km), Allen Bay (beach, 9 km), Becher Bay (beach, 16 km), Bacon River (beach, 17 km).