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Notable lake · Capitale-Nationale, Quebec

Lac Aurélien

Lac Aurélien is a lake in Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.

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Lac Aurélien: 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 Aurélien

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 Aurélien — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.95833, -72.22833. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac Aurélien

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lac Aurélien

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    • Lac à Gauvin · lake · Capitale-Nationale · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Lac Montauban · lake · Mauricie · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Lac Grandbois · lake · Capitale-Nationale · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Lac Carillon · lake · Capitale-Nationale · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Lac aux Sables · lake · Mauricie · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Lac Émeraude · lake · Capitale-Nationale · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Lac Blanc · lake · Capitale-Nationale · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Lac Terrien · lake · Mauricie · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Lac Charest · lake · Mauricie · ~20 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac Aurélien full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Aurélien?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Aurélien?

    Nearby: Rivière à Pierre (river spot, 4 km), Parc Lacrouzette (park, 7 km), Église Saint-Bernardin-de-Sienne (church, 7 km), Lac Long (lake, 8 km), Lac à Gauvin (lake, 11 km), Lac Montauban (lake, 13 km).

    Is Lac Aurélien worth visiting?

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