Local favourite beach · Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories

Back Point

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

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Back 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 Back 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 Back Point: tips

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

How to reach Back Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 74.20997, -118.77525. 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 Back Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near Back Point?

    Nearby: Mercy Bay (beach, 16 km), HMS Investigator (fort, 19 km), Castel Bay (beach, 31 km), Nangmagvik Lake (lake, 47 km), Banks Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary No. 2 (sanctuary, 55 km), Investigator Point (beach, 13 km).