Misplaced Pages

Harkin Bay

Article snapshot taken from[REDACTED] with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.
Bay in Nunavut, Canada
Harkin Bay
Harkin Bay is located in Baffin IslandHarkin BayHarkin BayShow map of Baffin IslandHarkin Bay is located in NunavutHarkin BayHarkin BayShow map of Nunavut
LocationFoxe Basin
Coordinates64°50′N 78°07′W / 64.833°N 78.117°W / 64.833; -78.117 (Harkin Bay)
Ocean/sea sourcesArctic Ocean
Basin countriesCanada
SettlementsUninhabited

Harkin Bay is an arm of the Foxe Basin in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is located on the northeastern Foxe Peninsula, in western Baffin Island. The closest community, Kinngait, is situated 106 km (66 mi) to the south, while Nuwata, a former settlement, is situated 42 km (26 mi) to the west.

Fauna

Polar bears frequent the area.

References

  1. "Harkin Bay". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. 20 August 2024.
  2. "Harkin Bay". travelingluck: travelingluck.com. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
  3. Freeman, Milton (1976). Inuit Land Use and Occupancy Project: a report. Vol. 1. Research Limited, Canada. Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (Digitized 24 January 2008 ed.). Minister of Supply and Services Canada. p. 128. ISBN 0-660-00399-6.
Bays of Nunavut
Kitikmeot Region
Kivalliq Region
Qikiqtaaluk Region


Stub icon

This Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut location article is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it.

Categories:
Harkin Bay Add topic