Sentry Island
Not to be confused with Sentinel Island (disambiguation).
Geography | |
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Location | Hudson Bay |
Coordinates | 61°09′40″N 093°51′49″W / 61.16111°N 93.86361°WCoordinates: 61°09′40″N 093°51′49″W / 61.16111°N 93.86361°W |
Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
Administration | |
Nunavut | Nunavut |
Region | Kivalliq |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
Sentry Island (Arvia'juaq) is one of several Canadian arctic islands in Nunavut, Canada within western Hudson Bay. The closest community is Arviat, 13.7 km (8.5 mi) to the west.[1]
The island forms part of the Arvia'juaq and Qikiqtaarjuk National Historic Site and a Paallirmiut Inuit summer camp site.[2]
References
- ↑ "Sentry Island, Nunavut, Canada". travelingluck.com. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
- ↑ Arvia’juaq National Historic Site
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