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

Lac Benoît

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

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Lac Benoît: 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 Benoît

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 Benoît — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.51854, -71.11119. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac Benoît

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lac Benoît

    • Lake Plétipi · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Lac Manouane · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~110 km · Must-see
    • Lac Maricot · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~18 km
    • Lac Courtois · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~25 km
    • Lac Natipi · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~25 km
    • Lac Galibert · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~35 km
    • Lac Piacouadie · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~39 km
    • Lac Saint-Briac · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~39 km
    • Lac Autin · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~40 km
    • Lac Pambrun · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~41 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac Benoît full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Benoît?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Benoît?

    Nearby: Lac Maricot (lake, 18 km), Lac Courtois (lake, 25 km), Lac Natipi (lake, 25 km), Chute de la Cédille (waterfall, 30 km), Lac Galibert (lake, 35 km), Lac Piacouadie (lake, 39 km).

    Is Lac Benoît worth visiting?

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