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

Lac Ruffini

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

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Lac Ruffini: 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 Ruffini

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 Ruffini — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.38889, -70.33972. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac Ruffini

    • Pipmuacan Reservoir · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Lac Dubuc · lake · Côte-Nord · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Lac du Réservoir · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Lac Brock · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~1 km
    • Lac Antoinette · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~1 km
    • Lac Épicea · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~1 km
    • Lac Beauséjour · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~2 km
    • Lac Claudine · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~2 km
    • Lac Trimble · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~2 km
    • Lac Christophe · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~2 km
    • Lac Godhue · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~2 km
    • Lac Sandra · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~3 km
    • Lac Tait · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~3 km
    • Lac Lisa · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~3 km
    • Lac Moreno · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~4 km
    • Lac Caniche · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~4 km
    • Lac Bonaparte · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~4 km
    • Lac Tordu · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~5 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac Ruffini full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Ruffini?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Ruffini?

    Nearby: Pipmuacan Reservoir (lake, 31 km), Lac Dubuc (lake, 44 km), Lac du Réservoir (lake, 57 km), Lac Brock (lake, 1 km), Lac Antoinette (lake, 1 km), Lac Épicea (lake, 1 km).

    Is Lac Ruffini worth visiting?

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