Sentry Island
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Not to be confused with Sentinel Island (disambiguation).
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Country | |
| 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 is a Canadian national historic site and a Paallirmiut Inuit summer camp site.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ "Sentry Island, Nunavut, Canada". travelingluck.com. http://travelingluck.com/North+America/Canada/Nunavut/_6144263_Sentry+Island.html#local_map. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
- ^ Arvia’juaq National Historic Site
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