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Handy Island

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

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Handy 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 Handy 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 Handy Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 53.98920, -58.93320. 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 Handy Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Handy Island?

    Nearby: Henrietta Island (river spot, 41 km), Barrel Cove (beach, 9 km), Charley Cove (beach, 14 km), Big Pot Cove (beach, 23 km), Caravalla Cove (beach, 29 km), Etagaulet Falls (waterfall, 38 km).