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Lake Wanapitei

Lake

Crater lake north of Greater Sudbury, Ontario; known for cottage-country boating, fishing and shoreline cabins - and for its meteorite-impact origin.

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Lake Wanapitei essentials

Address: Lake Wanapitei, Sudbury area, Ontario, Canada
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free
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About Lake Wanapitei

Lake Wanapitei is a lake in the province of Ontario, Canada. It is a named freshwater lake located at the provided coordinates.

There are no widely recorded visitor facilities or major tourist highlights specifically associated with this lake in the sources used for this entry. Information on recreational amenities is not included here.

No widely documented historical construction or significant historical events pertaining to this lake are available in the standard references consulted for this description.

The lake lies in Ontario, Canada at the coordinates given above. Additional nearby-city distances or landscape descriptions are not provided here.

  • Coordinates: 46.73722 N, 80.74361 W
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lake Wanapitei

Summer and autumn for recreational activities and best access to services.

Summer
June-August · 15°C-26°C
Warm days for boating, fishing and lakeside cottages.
Autumn
September-October · 5°C-18°C
Fall colors and quieter marinas-excellent for paddling.
Winter
December-March · -20°C--5°C
Frozen lake for ice-fishing and snowmobiling; cold and short days.

Weather & Climate near Lake Wanapitei

Climate

Lake Wanapitei's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (839 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -18° - -7° -20° 59 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
February - -18° - -6° -19° 47 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
March - -12° - -1° -12° 55 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
April - -4° - 6° -3° 59 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
May - 2° - 13° 5° 75 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
June - 9° - 20° 14° 78 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
July - 13° - 23° 18° 74 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
August - 13° - 23° 18° 83 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
September - 9° - 18° 13° 97 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
October - 4° - 11° 4° 78 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
November - -3° - 4° -4° 73 mm - - 4.5 m/s - -
December - -11° - -2° -13° 61 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lake Wanapitei

From downtown Sudbury, take Regional Road 80 north then local township roads to access points on the lake; drive times vary by access point but most are within 20-40 minutes of the city.

Tips for Visiting Lake Wanapitei

  • The lake is large-plan longer drives between access points and bring a map of local roads.
  • Respect municipal guidelines for fishing and boating; certain inlets are protected for wildlife.
  • Combine a visit with Sudbury or other regional towns for services and accommodations.