Local favourite beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Beacon Reefs

Beacon Reefs is a beach in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

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Beacon Reefs: 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 Beacon Reefs

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 Beacon Reefs — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 72.38333, -79.11667. 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 Beacon Reefs?

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

    What are the places to visit near Beacon Reefs?

    Nearby: Emmerson Island (river spot, 9 km), Frechette Island (river spot, 12 km), Curry Island (river spot, 18 km), Ragged Island (river spot, 40 km), Pisiktarfik Island (river spot, 60 km), Stephens Island (river spot, 69 km).