Bibby Island facts for kids
 Bibby Island
Location in Nunavut
Bibby Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 61°53′N 093°05′W / 61.883°N 93.083°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Kivalliq |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Bibby Island is a quiet, uninhabited island located in the vast Hudson Bay in Canada. It's part of the Nunavut territory, which is in the northern part of Canada. This island is about 43.9 kilometers (or 27.3 miles) from a small community called Whale Cove.
The island was named after Sir Bibby Lake, who was a governor a long time ago, from 1712 to 1743. You might see its name spelled differently on old maps, like Bibyos or Sir Bibby's. Bibby Island is one of many islands in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a huge group of islands in Canada's Arctic region.
Location and Neighbors
Bibby Island is found in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. This region is known for its wide-open spaces and unique Arctic wildlife. The island sits in the western part of Hudson Bay, a very large body of saltwater that freezes over in winter.
There are several other islands close to Bibby Island. These include:
- Airartuuq Island
- Flattop Island
- Imiligaarjuk Island
- Imilijjuaq Island
- Irik Island
- Ivuniraarjuq Island
- Kayak Island
- Walrus Island
Island Geography
Bibby Island is a large island, but it's quite low to the ground. Its landscape is mostly made up of till (a mix of clay, sand, gravel, and boulders left behind by glaciers) and large boulders.
A narrow and shallow channel separates the island from the shore of Neville Bay. This channel is a natural waterway that connects the island to the mainland.
