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Notable beach · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Bathurst Bay

ᐅᓕᖅᑲᔮᑦ Bathurst Bay

Bathurst Bay is a beach in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

Bathurst Bay: 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 Bathurst Bay

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.

How to reach Bathurst Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 73.36154, -76.95187. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bathurst Bay safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Bathurst Bay yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bathurst Bay?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bathurst Bay?

    Nearby: Bylot Island (river spot, 62 km), Kaparoqtalik Glacier (viewpoint, 64 km), Angilaaq Mountain (viewpoint, 69 km), Sermilik Glacier (viewpoint, 72 km), Sirngmikuluk (viewpoint, 65 km), Qarmaqtalik (beach, 6 km).

    Is Bathurst Bay worth visiting?

    Bathurst Bay is listed as a notable beach in Nunavut on Spotwander.