Notable beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Barrier Inlet

ᑲᖏᖅᑐᐊᓗᔾᔪᐊᖅ Barrier Inlet

Barrier Inlet is a beach in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

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Barrier 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 Barrier 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 Barrier Inlet: tips

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

How to reach Barrier Inlet — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 62.46413, -68.81195. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Barrier Inlet

    • Kinngarjuaq · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Lavoie Island · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Qaqqannalik · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Kaavvijjuaq · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Qaiqsuarjuk · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Poodlatee Island · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Nuvuktiqpaaraaluk · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Ivvitsa · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Ijjuriktuq · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Aulatsiviit · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Balcom Inlet · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~15 km
    • Carew Bay · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~42 km
    • Tanfield Valley · fort · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~55 km
    • Black Bluff Island · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~63 km
    • Anguttuaq · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~66 km
    • Anisinna · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~67 km
    • Observation Cove · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~14 km
    • Ukiallivilluut · beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~17 km

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Barrier Inlet?

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

    What are the places to visit near Barrier Inlet?

    Nearby: Kinngarjuaq (river spot, 49 km), Lavoie Island (river spot, 58 km), Qaqqannalik (river spot, 59 km), Kaavvijjuaq (river spot, 59 km), Qaiqsuarjuk (river spot, 59 km), Poodlatee Island (river spot, 63 km).

    Is Barrier Inlet worth visiting?

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