Lake Bienville
Lake Remote northern Quebec lake within boreal wilderness
Remote northern Quebec lake on the Canadian Shield, reached by long drives or charters; visited by anglers, paddlers and wilderness travelers seeking boreal forest, fishing and wildlife.
How to Get to Lake Bienville #
Access is generally by floatplane from regional hubs; some remote outfitters run seasonal trips. Overland access requires long bush roads and significant planning. Most visitors arrange travel through outfitting companies.
Tips for Visiting Lake Bienville #
- Bring warm layered clothing even in summer - temperatures can drop and winds are frequent.
- Check ice conditions before attempting any travel in the shoulder seasons.
- Combine a visit with other northern Quebec locations to appreciate the region's vastness rather than expecting easy services.
Best Time to Visit Lake Bienville #
Best in the short summer window for accessibility and milder weather; winter is extreme and only for experienced travelers.
Weather & Climate near Lake Bienville #
Lake Bienville's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -28°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (692 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -20°C and lows of -28°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 27 mm.
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May
May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
