Local favourite island · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Macdonald Island

Macdonald Island is an island in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

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Macdonald 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 island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Macdonald 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 Macdonald Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 63.67625, -72.54241. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Macdonald Island

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Macdonald Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Macdonald Island?

    Nearby: Hector Island (river spot, 8 km), Aberdeen Bay (beach, 26 km), Ava Inlet (beach, 44 km), Bedford Harbour (beach, 53 km), Blandford Bay (beach, 72 km), Niiniup Tasiujanga (beach, 0 km).