Lac des Bois (Northwest Territories)
Lake Remote northern Canadian lake spanning Northwest Territories
Lac des Bois in the Northwest Territories sits inside boreal-forest wilderness; access is by floatplane. Visitors include anglers and canoeists pursuing remote fishing, wildlife viewing and long-distance paddling routes.
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How to Get to Lac des Bois (Northwest Territories) #
There are no public roads to Lac des Bois. Access is by charter floatplane from regional hubs (e.g., Yellowknife or Norman Wells) in summer, or by winter ice-roads and snowmobile routes with experienced guides. All travel should be coordinated with local Indigenous authorities and the territorial wildlife office.
Tips for Visiting Lac des Bois (Northwest Territories) #
- Treat the lake as an expedition objective-book a floatplane or guided charter well in advance; there are no visitor facilities.
- Bring navigation-grade maps and emergency comms: satellite or PLB recommended; cellular coverage is unlikely.
- If visiting in winter, ensure ice-road schedules and local Indigenous community permissions are clarified before travel.
Best Time to Visit Lac des Bois (Northwest Territories) #
A remote northern lake: travel windows are narrow and logistics demanding. Summer offers milder weather and the most practical access.
Weather & Climate near Lac des Bois (Northwest Territories) #
Lac des Bois (Northwest Territories)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -29°C to 16°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -22°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.
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May
May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 40 mm of rain.
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall.
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