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

Lac Api

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

Lac Api: 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 Api

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 Api — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.35833, -70.87250. 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 Api full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Api?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Api?

    Nearby: Lac du Réservoir (lake, 43 km), Pipmuacan Reservoir (lake, 59 km), Lac Tipinam (lake, 2 km), Lac Tipatshimu (lake, 4 km), Lac Saint-Yves (lake, 6 km), Lac de la Baguette (lake, 7 km).

    Is Lac Api worth visiting?

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