Local favourite beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Cape Aston

Cape Aston is a beach in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

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Cape Aston: 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 Aston

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 Cape Aston: tips

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

How to reach Cape Aston — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 69.99664, -67.27478. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Cape Aston

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    Other beaches & coast near Cape Aston

    • Blackout Beach · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~59 km
    • Arctic Harbour · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~66 km
    • Akulaanga · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~77 km
    • Patricia Bay · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~85 km
    • Uuttukuluk · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~37 km
    • Cape Raper · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~38 km
    • Ikpiit · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~39 km
    • Nuvuujaq · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~39 km
    • Cape Hewett · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~44 km
    • Iqirut · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~48 km

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Cape Aston?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cape Aston?

    Nearby: Aulitiving Island (river spot, 62 km), Aulitivik Island (river spot, 64 km), Blackout Beach (beach, 59 km), Ninginganiq National Wildlife Area (sanctuary, 62 km), Arctic Harbour (beach, 66 km), Balaena Lookout (viewpoint, 36 km).