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Local favourite beach · Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut

Fossil Point

Fossil Point is a beach in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut.

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Fossil 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 Fossil 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.

How to reach Fossil Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 69.21082, -113.93466. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Fossil Point safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Fossil Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near Fossil Point?

    Nearby: Igloolik Island (river spot, 6 km), Clouston Bay (beach, 29 km), Read Island (river spot, 3 km), James Island (river spot, 6 km), Linklater Island (river spot, 7 km), Wollaston Peninsula (viewpoint, 10 km).