Goodwin Island facts for kids
 Goodwin Island
Location in Nunavut
Goodwin Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Confluence of Hudson Strait and the Labrador Sea |
| Coordinates | 60°40′59″N 064°30′00″W / 60.68306°N 64.50000°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 7 km (4.3 mi) |
| Highest point | 178 m (584 ft) |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Goodwin Island at Atlas of Canada | |
Goodwin Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the far north of Canada. It is part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a huge group of islands in Canada's Arctic region. This island sits where the Hudson Strait meets the Labrador Sea, an important area for ocean currents. Goodwin Island is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada's largest and northernmost territory.
About Goodwin Island
Goodwin Island is a member of the Button Islands. This small group of islands is located near the entrance to Hudson Strait. Goodwin Island is situated to the west-northwest of Lacy Island. The highest point on Goodwin Island reaches about 178 meters (584 feet) above sea level. This makes it a noticeable landmark in the surrounding waters.
Nearby Islands
Goodwin Island is surrounded by several other islands. These islands are also part of the same remote Arctic environment. Some of the islands close to Goodwin Island include Erhardt Island, King Island, Lawson Island, MacColl Island, and Observation Island. These islands form a cluster in this part of the Arctic.
