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Local favourite beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Cape Turnback

Cape Turnback is a beach in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

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Cape Turnback: 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 Turnback

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 Cape Turnback — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 76.43484, -89.22100. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cape Turnback safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Cape Turnback?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cape Turnback?

    Nearby: North Kent Island (river spot, 43 km), Bay of Woe (beach, 5 km), Calf Island (river spot, 10 km), Cross Bay (beach, 17 km), Walrus Fiord (beach, 18 km), Olsen Island (river spot, 25 km).