Local favourite beach · Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories

Nelson Head

Nelson Head is a beach in Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories.

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Nelson Head: 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 Nelson Head

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 Nelson Head: tips

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

How to reach Nelson Head — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 71.08474, -122.83710. 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 Nelson Head?

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

    What are the places to visit near Nelson Head?

    Nearby: Durham Heights (beach, 7 km), Local H.P. (723) (viewpoint, 9 km), Cape Lambton (beach, 13 km), Durham Heights (viewpoint, 24 km), Durham Heights (viewpoint, 28 km), Cape Queenston (beach, 32 km).