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.

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Point Lake at a Glance#

Address: Point Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada

Hours: Open year‑round (natural area)

Admission: Free

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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.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 5-15°C
Long daylight hours, mosquito season peaking in early summer; best for fishing and canoeing.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · -5-5°C
Shorter days and clear air; first frosts begin to thin insect numbers.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -30--15°C
Frozen lakes and extreme cold - only for experienced winter travelers with proper gear.

Weather & Climate near Point Lake#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 15 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
15°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -33° - -25° -40° 12 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
February - -32° - -24° -38° 10 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
March - -29° - -20° -35° 13 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
April - -19° - -9° -22° 9 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
May - -7° - 1° -9° 13 mm - - 4.9 m/s - -
June - 3° - 11° 4° 24 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
July - 7° - 15° 11° 37 mm - - 4.5 m/s - -
August - 6° - 13° 7° 41 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
September - 1° - 5° -1° 28 mm - - 5.2 m/s - -
October - -9° - -3° -12° 29 mm - - 5.2 m/s - -
November - -22° - -14° -27° 20 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
December - -29° - -22° -35° 16 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -