Erhardt Island facts for kids
 Erhardt Island
Location in Nunavut
Erhardt Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Confluence of Hudson Strait and the Labrador Sea |
| Coordinates | 60°38′59″N 64°44′59″W / 60.64972°N 64.74972°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Highest elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Erhardt Island at Atlas of Canada | |
Erhardt Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the Canadian Arctic. It's part of Nunavut, a large territory in northern Canada. This island sits where the Hudson Strait meets the Labrador Sea. It rises about 107 meters (351 feet) above the ocean.
Discover Erhardt Island
Erhardt Island is found in a very cold part of Canada, far to the north. It's right where two big bodies of water, the Hudson Strait and the Labrador Sea, come together. This island is one of many islands that make up the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
Location and Geography
The highest point on Erhardt Island is 107 meters (about 351 feet) above sea level. That's roughly as tall as a 35-story building! The island is completely empty, meaning no people live there.
Part of the Button Islands
Erhardt Island is part of a group of islands called the Button Islands. It is located about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) west of MacColl Island. Other islands nearby include Clark Island, King Island, Lawson Island, Leading Island, and Observation Island. These islands are all part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut.
