Cory Bay
| Cory Bay | |
|---|---|
  Cory Bay | |
| Location | Foxe Basin |
| Coordinates | 65°25′N 74°30′W / 65.417°N 74.500°W[1] |
| Ocean/sea sources | Arctic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | Uninhabited |
Cory Bay is an arm of the Foxe Basin in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is located on northeastern Foxe Peninsula, in western Baffin Island. The closest community is Kinngait, situated 163 km (101 mi) to the south,[2] while Nuwata, a former settlement, is situated about 148 km (92 mi) to the west.[3]
The Great Plain of the Koukdjuak stretches from Cory Bay to Hantzsch Bay, and then inland.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Cory Bay". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Point-to-point distance Cory Bay – Kinngait". 16 February 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Point-to-point distance Cory Bay – Nuwata". 16 February 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ Canadian Hydrographic Service (1978). Sailing directions: Arctic Canada. Vol. 1. Canadian Government Publishing. p. 25. ISBN 0-660-11230-2.
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