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Macartney Point

Macartney Point is a beach in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

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Macartney 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 Macartney 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 Macartney Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 76.50384, -90.13767. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Macartney Point safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Macartney Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near Macartney Point?

    Nearby: North Kent Island (river spot, 21 km), Devil Island (river spot, 10 km), Berkeley Bay (beach, 20 km), Calf Island (river spot, 21 km), Cross Bay (beach, 23 km), Bay of Woe (beach, 36 km).