Point Lake
Lake Remote Northwest Territories lake within boreal landscape
A remote lake in Canada’s Northwest Territories offering opportunities for fishing, canoeing and wildlife observation as part of wilderness expeditions into the boreal north.
How to Get to Point Lake #
Access is typically by floatplane or a long drive on gravel roads from regional hubs; local outfitters provide charters. Exact access routes depend on the lake’s location within the Northwest Territories and on seasonal road openings.
Tips for Visiting Point Lake #
- If visiting by canoe or small boat, check river and lake ice conditions carefully in shoulder seasons-conditions can change rapidly.
- Wildlife watchers should carry a telephoto lens; shorelines are quiet and animals are easily disturbed by human presence.
- There are no developed visitor facilities at many northern lakes-pack out all rubbish and plan for self‑sufficiency.
Best Time to Visit Point Lake #
Best visited in summer for access and mild weather; shoulder seasons require careful planning due to remoteness.
Weather & Climate near Point Lake #
Point Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -33°C to 15°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -25°C and lows of -33°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -32°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 9 mm.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 41 mm of rain.
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September
September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall.
