Local favourite beach · Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut

Thompson Point

Thompson Point is a beach in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut.

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Thompson Point: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Thompson Point

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Thompson Point: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Thompson Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 69.44882, -96.56337. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Thompson Point?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Thompson Point?

    Nearby: Matty Island (river spot, 45 km), King William Island (river spot, 54 km), Qikiqtarjuaq Island (river spot, 10 km), Cape Edgeworth (beach, 26 km), Cape Sabine (beach, 28 km), Sophia Island (river spot, 31 km).