Local favourite beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Andersen Point

Andersen Point is a beach in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

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Andersen 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 Andersen 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 Andersen Point: tips

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

How to reach Andersen Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 79.89612, -100.15412. 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 Andersen Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near Andersen Point?

    Nearby: Meighen Island (river spot, 19 km), Meighen Ice Cap (viewpoint, 26 km), Perley Island (river spot, 44 km), Tiptop Hill (viewpoint, 11 km), Crocker Hill (viewpoint, 38 km), Stefansson Point (beach, 38 km).