Chesterfield Inlet facts for kids
This page is about the body of water. For the community, see Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut.
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Map of Chesterfield Inlet area.
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 Chesterfield Inlet
Location in Nunavut
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°32′24″N 091°04′48″W / 63.54000°N 91.08000°W |
| River sources | Thelon River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut |
Chesterfield Inlet (Inuit: Igluligaarjuk) is an inlet in Kivalliq Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is an arm of northwestern Hudson Bay, and the end point of the Thelon River after its passage through Baker Lake. Cross Bay, a large widening of the inlet, occurs 30 km (19 mi) east of Baker Lake. There are several islands located within the inlet.
The first European here may have been William Moor in 1747 who sent boat parties about 60 miles up the inlet. In 1762 William Christopher followed the whole inlet to Baker Lake.
The Inuit hamlet of the same name, Chesterfield Inlet, is situated near the waterway's mouth. In previous times, the area was home to Aivilingmiut and Qaernermiut.
See also
In Spanish: Chesterfield Inlet para niños
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