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Notable lake · Lanaudière, Quebec

Lac René

Lac René is a lake in Lanaudière, Quebec.

Lac René: 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 René

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 René — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.91397, -74.09175. 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 René full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac René?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac René?

    Nearby: Lac Charland (lake, 10 km), Réservoir Taureau (lake, 33 km), Lac du Frisson (lake, 58 km), Lac de L'Assomption (lake, 63 km), Lac des Aigles (lake, 64 km), Zec du Chapeau-de-Paille (sanctuary, 66 km).

    Is Lac René worth visiting?

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