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Local favourite river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Waters Island

Waters Island is a river spot in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

Waters Island: 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 river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Waters Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

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 Waters Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.05730, -80.59969. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Waters Island

    • Eddy Island · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~53 km

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    • Eddy Island · river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region · ~53 km
    • Elsie Island · river spot · Nord-du-Québec · ~125 km
    • Commodore Island · river spot · Nord-du-Québec · ~144 km

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Waters Island yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Waters Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Waters Island?

    Nearby: Eddy Island (river spot, 53 km).