Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik LakePekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik 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.
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -28° - -18° | -31° | 23 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -25° - -13° | -27° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -19° - -5° | -19° | 26 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -9° - 4° | -7° | 28 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 1° - 13° | 4° | 44 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 22° | 17° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 10° - 21° | 15° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 66 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -2° - 6° | -2° | 51 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -11° - -5° | -14° | 38 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -23° - -14° | -26° | 28 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
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.