Best beaches in Banks Island

5 ranked beaches in Banks Island, Northwest Territories

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Banks Island

1
Cape Kellett Beach
Prominent coastal landmark on Banks Island with expansive Arctic shoreline
7.0
2
De Salis Bay Beach
Little-known bay with natural sandy patches along Arctic coast
7.0
3
Jesse Bay Beach
Remote Arctic bay rarely documented in travel datasets
7.0
4
Mercy Bay Beach
Historic Arctic exploration site with quiet natural shoreline
7.0
5
Nelson Head Beach
Dramatic coastal cliffs and rugged shoreline unique within Beaufort region
7.0

What makes Banks Island's beaches stand out?

Banks Island sits in Northwest Territories, Canada and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Banks Island or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.