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Local favourite beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Rushmore Bay

Rushmore Bay is a beach in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

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Rushmore Bay: 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 Rushmore Bay

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 Rushmore Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 68.97028, -75.43337. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Rushmore Bay safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Rushmore Bay?

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

    What are the places to visit near Rushmore Bay?

    Nearby: Flint Lake (lake, 65 km), Sidjegiak Point (beach, 9 km), Ipiutik Lake (lake, 15 km), Longstaff Bluff (viewpoint, 15 km), Baird Peninsula (viewpoint, 16 km), Index Point (beach, 21 km).