Notable beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Balcom Inlet

ᖃᕙᕈᓯᖅᑑᖅ Balcom Inlet

Balcom Inlet is a beach in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

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Balcom Inlet: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Balcom Inlet

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Balcom Inlet: tips

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

How to reach Balcom Inlet — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 62.37141, -68.69425. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Balcom Inlet

    • Kinngarjuaq · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Qaqqannalik · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Lavoie Island · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Kaavvijjuaq · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Qaiqsuarjuk · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Barrier Inlet · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~15 km
    • Carew Bay · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~55 km
    • Bond Inlet · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~65 km
    • Tanfield Valley · fort · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~69 km
    • Observation Cove · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~5 km
    • Aqaqavik · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~7 km
    • Kiinaujaq · viewpoint · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~7 km
    • Ukiallivilluut · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~8 km
    • Killiqpaaruluk · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~8 km
    • Pikiulikallak · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~9 km
    • Qairajuktaq · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~9 km
    • Qalirusilik · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~11 km
    • Avvajjalik · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~18 km

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Balcom Inlet?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Balcom Inlet?

    Nearby: Kinngarjuaq (river spot, 62 km), Qaqqannalik (river spot, 72 km), Lavoie Island (river spot, 72 km), Kaavvijjuaq (river spot, 73 km), Qaiqsuarjuk (river spot, 73 km), Barrier Inlet (beach, 15 km).

    Is Balcom Inlet worth visiting?

    Balcom Inlet is listed as a notable beach in Nunavut on Spotwander.