Notable island · Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador

Higgins Island

Higgins Island is an island in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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

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

    Coordinates: 52.07340, -55.73758. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Higgins Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Higgins Island?

    Nearby: Cape St. Charles (beach, 21 km), Belle Isle (river spot, 37 km), Belle Isle Northeast Light (beach, 40 km), Cape Norman Lighthouse (beach, 64 km), Cape Bauld (beach, 66 km), L'Anse aux Meadows (fort, 69 km).

    Is Higgins Island worth visiting?

    Higgins Island is listed as a notable island in Newfoundland and Labrador on Spotwander.