Harrison Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
 Harrison Island
Location in Nunavut
Harrison Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 58°23′13″N 78°07′08″W / 58.387°N 78.119°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Harrison Island is a quiet, uninhabited island located in the eastern part of Hudson Bay, way up in Northern Canada. Even though it's very close to the coast of Quebec, it's actually part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in the territory of Nunavut. This means it's managed by the government of Nunavut.
About Harrison Island
Harrison Island is a small piece of land in a huge body of water. It sits about 1 kilometer (which is about 0.6 miles) off the western coast of Quebec's Ungava Peninsula. The island is part of the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a group of many islands in northern Canada.
Where is Harrison Island Located?
Harrison Island is found in the eastern part of Hudson Bay. This bay is a very large saltwater body in Canada. It's often called an "inland sea" because it's almost completely surrounded by land. The island's exact location is 58°23′13″N 78°07′08″W / 58.387°N 78.119°W.
Who Lives on Harrison Island?
Currently, Harrison Island is uninhabited. This means no people live there permanently. Many islands in the far northern parts of Canada are uninhabited because of the cold climate and remote location.
