Cape Hope Islands facts for kids
 Cape Hope Islands
Location in Nunavut
Cape Hope Islands
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | James Bay |
| Coordinates | 52°24′N 78°48′W / 52.4°N 78.8°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Cape Hope Islands are a group of islands in Canada. They are found in the middle of James Bay, which is part of Nunavut. These islands are part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a large group of islands in northern Canada. Today, no one lives permanently on the Cape Hope Islands. They are located south of a place called Vieux-Comptoir.
History of the Cape Hope Islands
For many years, the Inuit people lived on the Cape Hope Islands. They made their homes there and used the land for their way of life. In the 1930s, these islands were home to an active Inuit community.
Why Did People Move from the Islands?
In 1960, the Canadian government helped the Inuit families living on the Cape Hope Islands move. They were moved to a community called Great Whale River. This place is now known as Kuujjuarapik, Quebec.
Today, the Inuit people who once lived on the Cape Hope Islands now live in Kuujjuarapik. Because of this move, there are no longer any permanent homes or settlements on the Cape Hope Islands. The islands remain uninhabited.
