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Notable river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Smith Island

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

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

Best time to visit Smith Island

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

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 Smith Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 76.16690, -81.33536. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Smith Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Smith Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Smith Island?

    Nearby: Coburg Island (river spot, 75 km), Cone Island (river spot, 7 km), Wilcox Glacier (viewpoint, 20 km), Cory Glacier (viewpoint, 47 km), Jakeman Glacier (viewpoint, 49 km), Fram Fiord (beach, 50 km).

    Is Smith Island worth visiting?

    Smith Island is listed as a notable river spot in Nunavut on Spotwander.