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Thompson Island

Thompson Island is an island in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut.

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Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 62.10181, -67.52532. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Thompson Island

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Thompson Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Thompson Island?

    Nearby: Bond Inlet (beach, 21 km), Terra Nivea (viewpoint, 67 km), Pritzler Harbour (beach, 12 km), Meta Incognita Peninsula (viewpoint, 14 km), Meta Incognita Peninsula (viewpoint, 21 km), Saddleback Island (river spot, 25 km).