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

Lac Shimer

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

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Lac Shimer: 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 Shimer

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 Shimer — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.22278, -70.23222. 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 Shimer full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Shimer?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Shimer?

    Nearby: Lac Dubuc (lake, 35 km), Lac du Réservoir (lake, 50 km), Pipmuacan Reservoir (lake, 55 km), Lac Mayberry (lake, 3 km), Lac Fardinat (lake, 4 km), Lac Vagabond (lake, 5 km).

    Is Lac Shimer worth visiting?

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