Loading Spotwander…Find the spots worth the detour.

Must-see river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Stephens Island

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

Open on the map＋ Add to tripDay trip from herePlan a road tripGoogle Maps ↗

Stephens Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Stephens Island

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

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Stephens Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 72.15873, -80.56633. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Stephens Island

    See everything within a day’s drive of Stephens Island

    Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Stephens Island

    All rivers, islands & mangroves in Nunavut

    Wikipedia · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Wikidata (CC0)

    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Stephens Island yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Stephens Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Stephens Island?

    Nearby: Ragged Island (river spot, 49 km), Curry Island (river spot, 55 km), Pisiktarfik Island (river spot, 58 km), Frechette Island (river spot, 71 km), Assomption Harbour (beach, 30 km), Aulattiviup Kangiqłua (beach, 47 km).

    Is Stephens Island worth visiting?

    Stephens Island is listed as a must-see river spot in Nunavut on Spotwander.