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.
Lac des Bois (Northwest Territories) at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -29° - -22° | -34° | 13 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -29° - -20° | -33° | 12 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -27° - -17° | -30° | 13 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -16° - -5° | -17° | 11 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -5° - 5° | -4° | 11 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 2° - 12° | 4° | 24 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 8° - 16° | 12° | 34 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 7° - 14° | 11° | 40 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 2° - 8° | 1° | 35 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -7° - -2° | -10° | 32 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -20° - -13° | -24° | 19 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -26° - -19° | -31° | 14 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |