Denmark Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Denmark Bay |
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 Denmark Bay
Location in Nunavut
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| Location | M'Clintock Channel |
| Coordinates | 70°39′N 103°4′W / 70.650°N 103.067°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | Uninhabited |
Denmark Bay is a cool bay located in the far north of Canada. It's part of the Arctic region. You can find it in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. This bay is an important waterway. It sits on the western side of the M'Clintock Channel. It's also right off the eastern coast of a large landmass called Victoria Island.
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Exploring Denmark Bay's Geography
Denmark Bay has some interesting features. It is separated from another bay, Homan Bay, by a piece of land. This land is a peninsula. A peninsula is land almost surrounded by water. It connects to the mainland by a very narrow strip of land called an isthmus. Think of an isthmus like a tiny bridge of land.
Islands and Landforms in the Bay
Inside Denmark Bay itself, you'll find a few islands. One of the most notable is Falsen Island. This island is located at the very end of the bay. It's where the bay narrows down.
The land around Denmark Bay is also unique. Along the eastern side of Victoria Island, from Denmark Bay all the way to Greely Haven, there are special hills. These hills are called Moraine ridges. Moraines are formed by glaciers. They are like piles of rock and dirt left behind as glaciers melt and move. This shows that glaciers once covered this area.
The History of Denmark Bay's People
For a very long time, people have lived near Denmark Bay. The Ekalluktogmiut are one such group. They are a subgroup of the Copper Inuit. The Copper Inuit are Inuit people who traditionally used copper tools.
Traditional Lands and Hunting Areas
The Ekalluktogmiut traditionally lived in a wide area. This area stretched from Denmark Bay all the way through to Dease Strait. However, their main hunting grounds were a bit further south. These important hunting areas were located south of the Denmark Bay and Walker Bay region. This shows how different groups of people used and lived off the land in the Arctic.
