Beacon Island (Hudson Strait) facts for kids
 Beacon Island
Location in Nunavut
Beacon Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 64°12′N 76°27′W / 64.200°N 76.450°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
| Highest elevation | 208 m (682 ft) |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
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| Ethnic groups | Inuit |
Beacon Island is a small island in Canada. It is located in the Hudson Strait. This island is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut. Beacon Island has no people living on it, which means it is uninhabited.
About Beacon Island
Beacon Island is a very small piece of land. It is found in the vast waters of the Hudson Strait. This strait is a large body of water in northern Canada. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to Hudson Bay.
Where is Beacon Island?
The island is located in the Arctic Archipelago. This is a huge group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. Beacon Island sits just east of Dorset Island. Near Dorset Island is a community called Cape Dorset. This is a small town in Nunavut.
Nunavut is the largest and newest territory of Canada. It is home to many Inuit people. The Qikiqtaaluk Region is one of the three regions in Nunavut. It covers a large area of the Canadian Arctic.
The SS Nascopie Shipwreck
A famous ship called the SS Nascopie was wrecked near Beacon Island. A shipwreck happens when a ship is destroyed or sinks. The Nascopie was a supply ship. It traveled to many remote Arctic communities. It was very important for delivering goods and mail.
The Nascopie hit a hidden reef close to Beacon Island. A reef is a ridge of rocks or sand near the surface of the water. This accident caused the ship to sink. Luckily, everyone on board was rescued safely. The wreck of the Nascopie is a reminder of the dangers of Arctic travel.
