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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Lac des Douze

Lac des Douze is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Lac des Douze: 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 des Douze

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 des Douze — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.45333, -79.26917. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac des Douze

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac des Douze full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac des Douze?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac des Douze?

    Nearby: Petit réservoir des Quinze (lake, 15 km), Fort Témiscamingue (fort, 29 km), Lake Temiskaming (lake, 32 km), Cobalt Mining District (museum, 39 km), Silver Centre (fort, 42 km), Montreal River (lake, 49 km).

    Is Lac des Douze worth visiting?

    Lac des Douze is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.