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Notable lake · Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

Lac Sheffield

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

Lac Sheffield: 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 Sheffield

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 Sheffield — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.80809, -78.55821. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac Sheffield

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Quebec

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac Sheffield full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Sheffield?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Sheffield?

    Nearby: Lac Kipawa (lake, 40 km), Île Fox (river spot, 50 km), Cascades du Batardeau (waterfall, 61 km), Lac Dumoine (lake, 63 km), Lac McArthur (lake, 65 km), Lac Sheffield (lake, 4 km).

    Is Lac Sheffield worth visiting?

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