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Local favourite beach · Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories

John Point

John Point is a beach in Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories.

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John 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 John 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 John Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 76.62218, -116.06721. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is John Point safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit John Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near John Point?

    Nearby: Emerald Isle (river spot, 66 km), Brown Bluff (beach, 8 km), Giddie Point (beach, 12 km), The Redoubt (viewpoint, 16 km), Snow Hill (viewpoint, 16 km), Sandy Point (beach, 29 km).