Local favourite beach · Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut

Avaaq Point

Avaaq Point is a beach in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut.

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Avaaq 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 Avaaq 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.

Visiting Avaaq Point: tips

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

How to reach Avaaq Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 69.64789, -91.19888. 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 Avaaq Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near Avaaq Point?

    Nearby: Cape Kjer (beach, 9 km), Qikiqtarjuaraarjuk Island (river spot, 11 km), Pearson Island (river spot, 24 km), Qikiqtarjuaq Island (river spot, 57 km), Halliq Island (river spot, 59 km), Arviat Bay (beach, 62 km).