Place to visit
Boas Fiord, Canada: what it is and when to go
Boas Fiord is a fjord in Nunavut, Canada (ᑲᖏᖅᑐᒍᓯᖅ Boas Fiord). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Fjord in Nunavut, Canada · Nature
- Local name
- ᑲᖏᖅᑐᒍᓯᖅ Boas Fiord
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YUL Montréal, 2,470 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 66.80476, -62.80168
What it is and where
Boas Fiord is a fjord in Nunavut, Canada (ᑲᖏᖅᑐᒍᓯᖅ Boas Fiord). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 66.80476, -62.80168; the nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, Montréal), 2,470 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Boas Fiord is May to October.
- JanPossible3:18
- FebPossible7:33
- MarPossible11:07
- AprPossible15:02
- MayBest time19:00
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time20:55
- AugBest time16:39
- SepBest time12:41
- OctBest time8:54
- NovPossible4:47
- DecPossible0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Southwind FiordFjord in Nunavut, Canada17 km
- Centennial GlacierGlacier in Nunavut, Canada29 km
- Southwind GlacierGlacier in Nunavut, Canada30 km
- Padle FiordFjord in Nunavut, Canada31 km
- White Wind GlacierGlacier in Nunavut, Canada35 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Hudson Bay: large body of saltwater in northeastern Canada that drains much of north-central North America
- Baffin Bay: bay between Greenland and Canada
- Mount Logan: highest mountain in Canada, in Yukon
- Bay of Fundy: bay on the Atlantic coast of Canada noted for high tides
- Amundsen Gulf: gulf in Northwest Territories, Canada
Every Canada place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Boas Fiord?
It is a fjord in Nunavut, Canada (ᑲᖏᖅᑐᒍᓯᖅ Boas Fiord in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Boas Fiord?
May to October. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to Boas Fiord?
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 2,470 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Southwind Fiord, Centennial Glacier, Southwind Glacier. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Nature2528 places for nature in Canada, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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