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Must-see lake · Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

Lac Simard

Lac Simard is a lake in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec.

Lac Simard: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Simard

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

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Lac Simard — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.60498, -78.70479. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac Simard full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lac Simard yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Lac Simard?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Lac Simard?

    Nearby: Lac Simard (lake, 4 km), Petit réservoir des Quinze (lake, 53 km), Île aux Fraises (river spot, 1 km), La Semelle (river spot, 3 km), Îles Jumelles (river spot, 5 km), Île de la Croix (river spot, 5 km).

    Is Lac Simard worth visiting?

    Lac Simard is listed as a must-see lake in Quebec on Spotwander.