Great Bear Lake Travel Guide
Northwest Territories, Canada
Great Bear Lake is a remote place in Canada's Northwest Territories, with no resident population. It lies in the far north, in a region known for long, cold winters and short, cool summers.
Travellers arriving by air use Great Bear Lake Airport (DAS), the named airport serving the area. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so nearby beach visits are not a defined part of a trip here.
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Pays in CAD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.
Best time to visit Great Bear Lake
Jan
-22°7Feb
-23°5Mar
-18°2Apr
-5°4May
7°6Jun
15°4Jul
19°7Aug
17°8Sep
10°12Oct
1°13Nov
-10°8Dec
-20°5Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Getting there
Great Bear Lake Airport · 0 km
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