Aubrey Island facts for kids
 Aubrey Island
Location in Nunavut
Aubrey Island
Location in Canada
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°30′00″N 068°31′48″W / 63.50000°N 68.53000°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Aubrey Island is a small, uninhabited island in Canada's far north. It is part of the huge Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a group of many islands. This island is located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, which is Canada's largest and northernmost territory.
Aubrey Island sits in Frobisher Bay, a large inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. It is found southeast of Iqaluit, the capital city of Nunavut. Being uninhabited means no people live on Aubrey Island permanently.
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Where is Aubrey Island?
Aubrey Island is located in Frobisher Bay, which is a long bay on the southeastern coast of Baffin Island. Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada and the fifth largest in the world. Aubrey Island is an "offshore island," meaning it's close to the main coast of Baffin Island but not connected to it.
The Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Aubrey Island is one of thousands of islands that make up the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This huge group of islands covers a vast area in northern Canada. Many of these islands are uninhabited, just like Aubrey Island. The archipelago is known for its cold climate, ice, and unique wildlife.
Aubrey Island is part of Nunavut, a territory created in 1999. Nunavut is home to many Inuit people, who are the Indigenous people of the Arctic. The territory covers a massive area, including much of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. The capital city, Iqaluit, is the largest community in Nunavut.
Life on an Uninhabited Island
Since Aubrey Island is uninhabited, it means there are no towns, roads, or permanent human settlements there. Islands like Aubrey are often important for wildlife. They can be nesting grounds for birds or resting spots for marine animals. The harsh Arctic climate means that only certain plants and animals can survive there.
Wildlife in Frobisher Bay
Frobisher Bay, where Aubrey Island is located, is known for its diverse marine life. Animals like seals, whales (such as belugas and bowheads), and polar bears can be found in the area. Birds also use the islands and coastlines for breeding during the warmer summer months.
Exploring the Arctic
The Canadian Arctic, including places like Aubrey Island, has been explored by many expeditions over the centuries. Early explorers were often looking for the Northwest Passage, a sea route through the Arctic. Today, the Arctic is studied by scientists who want to understand its unique environment and how climate change is affecting it.
