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Bush Island
Bush Island is located in Nunavut
Bush Island
Bush Island
Location in Nunavut
Bush Island is located in Canada
Bush Island
Bush Island
Location in Canada
Geography
Location Hudson Strait
Coordinates 60°29′N 64°43′W / 60.48°N 64.72°W / 60.48; -64.72 (Bush Island)
Archipelago Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Highest elevation 152 m (499 ft)
Administration
Nunavut Nunavut
Region Qikiqtaaluk
Demographics
Population Uninhabited
Source: Bush Island at the Atlas of Canada

Bush Island is a small, remote island located in Nunavut, Canada. It sits in the chilly waters of the Hudson Strait. This island is part of the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a group of many islands in northern Canada. Bush Island is not home to any people, making it an uninhabited place.

Exploring Bush Island

Bush Island is about 9.5 miles (15.3 kilometers) away from the northern tip of Killiniq Island. A small bay called Port Harvey separates these two landmasses. The island itself is about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) long and 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers) wide.

How High is Bush Island?

The highest point on Bush Island is about 152 meters (500 feet) above sea level. This is roughly the height of a 50-story building!

Nearby Islands

There are several other islands close to Bush Island. To its west, you can find Perrett Island, Hettash Island, and Flat Island. These islands are separated from Bush Island by a narrow stretch of water called Lenz Strait.

Two groups of islands are also nearby. The Knight Islands are about 13.5 miles (21.7 kilometers) away. The Cape Chidley Islands are a bit further, at about 16.1 miles (25.9 kilometers) from Bush Island.

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