Wholdaia Lake Lake
Remote lake in Northwest Territories, Canada
Wholdaia Lake in the Northwest Territories sits in remote boreal wilderness; canoeists and anglers use it for backcountry paddling, fishing and solitude away from roads.
Wholdaia Lake at a Glance#
Address: Wholdaia Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada
How to Get to Wholdaia Lake#
Wholdaia Lake is in the Northwest Territories and requires chartered floatplane or extended overland travel from regional service centres. Visitors should arrange transport through local outfitters and check seasonal access conditions carefully.
Tips for Visiting Wholdaia Lake#
- Boat access is essential for much of Wholdaia Lake; fishing and canoeing are the most practical ways to explore its islands and bays.
- Bring bear-safe food storage and expect very limited facilities - the Northwest Territories are remote and services sparse.
- Plan longer travel windows; charter flights and lake travel are subject to weather and daylight constraints.
Best Time to Visit Wholdaia Lake#
Summer is the primary season for access; shoulder seasons are short and weather-dependent.
Weather & Climate near Wholdaia Lake#
Wholdaia Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -32°C to 19°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -32° - -23° | -38° | 15 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -29° - -20° | -34° | 11 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -25° - -13° | -27° | 17 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -15° - -3° | -15° | 18 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -5° - 5° | -4° | 27 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 3° - 14° | 6° | 41 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 58 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 58 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 2° - 9° | 2° | 51 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -6° - 0° | -8° | 38 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -19° - -12° | -23° | 23 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -28° - -20° | -33° | 16 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |