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Notable lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

Lac Hémon

Lac Hémon is a lake in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.

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Lac Hémon: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Hémon

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Lac Hémon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.37758, -71.65700. 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 Hémon full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lac Hémon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Lac Hémon?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Lac Hémon?

    Nearby: Lac du Goéland (lake, 56 km), Lac Michetal (lake, 6 km), Lac Tache d'Encre (lake, 7 km), Lac Hannegrave (lake, 7 km), Rivière Brûle-Neige (river spot, 8 km), Lac Pigenne (lake, 9 km).

    Is Lac Hémon worth visiting?

    Lac Hémon is listed as a notable lake in Quebec on Spotwander.