Local favourite beach · Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories

Thumb Point

Thumb Point is a beach in Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories.

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Thumb 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 Thumb 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 Thumb Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 68.94733, -133.70160. 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 Thumb Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near Thumb Point?

    Nearby: Richards Island (river spot, 66 km), Richards Island (river spot, 67 km), Pingo Canadian Landmark (sanctuary, 69 km), Old Man Lake (lake, 70 km), Ibyuk Pingo (viewpoint, 70 km), Parsons Lake (lake, 3 km).