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Must-see river spot · Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Cox Island

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

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Cox 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 Cox 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 Cox Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 58.66073, -78.67621. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Cox 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 Cox Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cox Island?

    Nearby: Harrison Island (river spot, 55 km), Cox Island (river spot, 1 km), McCormack Island (river spot, 9 km), Beartrack Bay (beach, 13 km), Moore Island (river spot, 17 km), Commodore Island (river spot, 18 km).

    Is Cox Island worth visiting?

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