East Bay (Nunavut) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids East Bay
East Bay Location in Nunavut
Location	Hudson Bay
Coordinates	64°0′0″N 81°59′59″W / 64.00000°N 81.99972°W / 64.00000; -81.99972 (East Bay)
Basin countries	Canada
Surface area	2,506 km2 (968 sq mi)
Settlements	Uninhabited

East Bay is a waterway in Kivalliq Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located in Hudson Bay off eastern Southampton Island. Caribou Island lies to the north of the bay's mouth.

Geography

The habitat is characterized by tundra, sedge, grassy meadows, inlets, coastal marine features, rocky flats and barrens. The elevation rises up to 122 m (400 ft) above sea level.

Fauna

East bay is a notable bird area. It is designated as a migratory bird sanctuary, Important Bird Area, and Key Migratory Bird Terrestrial Habitat.