Local favourite beach · Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut

Willis Bay

Willis Bay is a beach in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut.

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Willis 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 Willis 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.

Visiting Willis Bay: tips

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

How to reach Willis Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 71.93666, -96.60070. 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 Willis Bay?

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

    What are the places to visit near Willis Bay?

    Nearby: Hobday Island (river spot, 31 km), Dixon Island (river spot, 38 km), Gibson Island (river spot, 57 km), Coningham Bay (beach, 23 km), Qinalugaqsiuqvik (beach, 14 km), Cape Eyre (beach, 14 km).