Faber Lake Lake

Remote lake in Northwest Territories, Canada

A remote lake in the Northwest Territories frequented by anglers, canoeists and backcountry travellers; access typically requires floatplane or long overland travel into boreal wilderness.

Main image

Faber Lake at a Glance#

How to Get to Faber Lake#

Faber Lake is in the Northwest Territories. Reaching remote lakes typically requires a combination of long gravel-road driving from regional centers and, in many cases, charter floatplane or small aircraft; travelers should coordinate logistics in advance with local outfitters.

Tips for Visiting Faber Lake#

  • Remote northern lakes often have no facilities-carry fuel and emergency equipment for boaters.
  • Check ice conditions if visiting outside summer; lake may freeze in winter months.
  • Obtain permits if planning to fish-territorial fishing regulations apply in the Northwest Territories.

Best Time to Visit Faber Lake#

Summer is the practical season for most visits; winter brings ice and extreme cold, requiring specialist preparation.

Summer
June-August · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Short northern summer provides the most accessible conditions for boating and fishing.
Winter
November-March · -30--15°C (-22-5°F)
Extreme cold and frozen surfaces; winter travel requires specialist equipment.

Weather & Climate near Faber Lake#

Climate

Faber Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -31°C to 20°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 18 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -31° - -22° -34° 15 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
February - -29° - -18° -30° 12 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
March - -25° - -12° -26° 18 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
April - -14° - 1° -12° 11 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
May - -3° - 8° -1° 14 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
June - 6° - 16° 11° 23 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
July - 10° - 20° 15° 38 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
August - 9° - 17° 13° 43 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
September - 4° - 11° 5° 29 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
October - -5° - 1° -6° 31 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
November - -18° - -10° -20° 24 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
December - -26° - -17° -28° 20 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -