Fairholme Island facts for kids
 Fairholme Island
Location in Nunavut
Fairholme Island
Location in Canada
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| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 76°35′N 096°23′W / 76.583°N 96.383°W |
| Archipelago | Queen Elizabeth Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Fairholme Island is a small piece of land surrounded by water, located in the far north of Canada. It is part of a group of islands known as the Queen Elizabeth Islands and the larger Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This island is found in the territory of Nunavut, which is Canada's newest and northernmost territory.
Where is Fairholme Island?
Fairholme Island has an interesting, uneven shape. You can find it in a body of water called the Penny Strait. This strait is like a channel between two other important places: John Barrow Island and the entrance to Barrow Harbour, which is part of Devon Island. Devon Island is one of the largest uninhabited islands in the world.
Nearby Landmarks
To the southeast of Fairholme Island, there is a special monument. It is called the Sir John Barrow Monument. Sir John Barrow was an important person in British history, known for his work in exploration and geography.
Another Fairholme Island
It can be a bit confusing, but there is actually another, smaller island also named Fairholme Island! This second island is also located in Nunavut. You can find it off the Graham Gore Peninsula in the Alexandra Strait. So, if you hear about Fairholme Island, it's good to check which one people are talking about!
