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Notable lake · Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec

Lac McDonald

Lac McDonald is a lake in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.

Lac McDonald: 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 McDonald

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 McDonald — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.54783, -68.20374. 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 McDonald full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac McDonald?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac McDonald?

    Nearby: Mont Comi (viewpoint, 11 km), Jardins de Métis (attraction, 13 km), Phare de la Pointe-Mitis (beach, 24 km), Saint-Germain Cathedral (church, 33 km), Val d'Irène Weather Radar (attraction, 56 km), Lac Matapédia (lake, 59 km).

    Is Lac McDonald worth visiting?

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