Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake
Lake Manitoba lake with one of Canada's longest Ojibwe names
A remote lake in northern Manitoba notable for its long Cree name; accessed by anglers and paddlers seeking wilderness fishing and canoe routes.
Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake is a small lake in Manitoba whose name derives from the Cree language and is widely noted for its length. The name refers to local fishing and trout.
The lake lies in a remote boreal-forest setting of northern Manitoba and is primarily of interest for its distinctive Cree toponym rather than as a major tourist destination. There are no developed visitor facilities listed for the site.
The lake’s name reflects Indigenous place-naming traditions in the region and is used on Canadian topographic mapping. It remains a geographic feature within Manitoba’s inland waterways and forested landscape.
Situated in the boreal zone of Manitoba, the lake is in a sparsely populated area of the province and is most commonly referenced in maps and lists of unusual place names.
- Name and language: The name is Cree in origin and is often noted for being one of the longest single-word place names in Canada.
How to Get to Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake #
The lake is in northeastern Manitoba. Access is typically by floatplane from regional hubs or by extended overland travel along logging roads and portages; local outfitters in Manitoba provide charters for fishing and research trips.
Tips for Visiting Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake #
- This lake's name is famously long - ask a local ranger about its pronunciation; the story behind the name is an icebreaker.
- Carry insect repellent in late summer; the surrounding lowlands can be marshy and buggy.
- If navigating by GPS, use the lake's coordinates rather than its full name; mapping services sometimes truncate it.
Best Time to Visit Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake #
Best in summer for access and birding; early autumn reduces insect nuisance and provides clear light for photography.
Weather & Climate near Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake #
Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -28°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (560 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -18°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -25°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall.
