Eddy Island facts for kids
This page is about the island in Canada. For the island in Ireland, see Island Eddy .
 Eddy Island
Location in Nunavut
Eddy Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 59°25′59″N 80°28′00″W / 59.43306°N 80.46667°W |
| Archipelago | Ottawa Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 12 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 24 km (14.9 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Eddy Island at Atlas of Canada | |
Eddy Island is a quiet, uninhabited island in northern Canada. It's located in the eastern part of a huge body of water called Hudson Bay. This island is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut, which is a large territory in Canada's Arctic.
About Eddy Island
Eddy Island is one of 24 islands that make up the Ottawa Islands. These islands are found in the chilly waters of Hudson Bay. Because of its remote location and cold climate, no people live permanently on Eddy Island.
Nearby Islands
Eddy Island isn't alone in this part of Hudson Bay. Other islands are located close by. These include J. Gordon Island, Pattee Island, Gilmour Island, and Perley Island.
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