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Local favourite beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Cape Lyons

Cape Lyons is a beach in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

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Cape Lyons: 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 Cape Lyons

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.

How to reach Cape Lyons — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 76.40258, -90.52542. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cape Lyons safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Cape Lyons yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Cape Lyons?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cape Lyons?

    Nearby: North Kent Island (river spot, 37 km), Berkeley Bay (beach, 10 km), Devil Island (river spot, 15 km), Calf Island (river spot, 34 km), Cross Bay (beach, 40 km), Bay of Woe (beach, 47 km).