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Notable lake · Côte-Nord, Quebec

Lac Nitro

Lac Nitro is a lake in Côte-Nord, Quebec.

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Lac Nitro: 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 Nitro

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 Nitro — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.84556, -66.89972. 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 Nitro full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Nitro?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Nitro?

    Nearby: Petit lac Chimère (lake, 25 km), Lac des Quatre Pilotis (lake, 33 km), Lac Schmon (lake, 41 km), Lac Arthur (lake, 57 km), Petit lac Caotibi (lake, 57 km), Grand lac Caotibi (lake, 60 km).

    Is Lac Nitro worth visiting?

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