Place to visit
Mercy Bay, Canada: what it is and when to go
Mercy Bay is a bay in the Northwest Territories, Canada. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to October. In May there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. It has articles in 6 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
- Bay in the Northwest Territories, Canada · Nature
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YYC Calgary, 2,571 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 74.10642, -118.94781
What it is and where
Mercy Bay is a bay in the Northwest Territories, Canada. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 74.10642, -118.94781; the nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC, Calgary), 2,571 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
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 Mercy Bay is May to October.
- JanPossible0:00
- FebPossible4:32
- MarPossible10:40
- AprPossible16:45
- MayBest time24:00
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time24:00
- AugBest time19:56
- SepBest time13:02
- OctBest time7:09
- NovPossible0:00
- DecPossible0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In May there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 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
- HMS InvestigatorMerchant ship used in Arctic exploration3.0 km
- Castel BayBay in the Northwest Territories, Canada22 km
- Aulavik National ParkNational park in the Northwest Territories, Canada48 km
- Minto InletNorthwest Territories316 km
- Amundsen GulfGulf in Northwest Territories, Canada411 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
- L'Anse aux Meadows: archaeological site on the island of Newfoundland, Canada
Every Canada place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mercy Bay?
It is a bay in the Northwest Territories, Canada. It has articles in 6 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 Mercy Bay?
May to October. In May there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h.
How do you get to Mercy Bay?
The nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 2,571 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 HMS Investigator, Castel Bay, Aulavik National Park. 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Mercy Bay on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.