Lacy Island facts for kids
 Lacy Island
Location in Nunavut
Lacy 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′32″N 64°35′54″W / 60.67556°N 64.59833°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Highest elevation | 290 m (950 ft) |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Lacy Island at Atlas of Canada | |
Lacy Island is a cool, empty island in the Canadian Arctic. It's part of Nunavut, a large territory in northern Canada. This island is special because it sits right where the Hudson Strait meets the Labrador Sea. It's also a member of a small group of islands called the Button Islands.
Exploring Lacy Island and Its Neighbors
Lacy Island is located in the northeast part of the Button Islands group. It has some neighbors nearby! Other islands you can find close to Lacy Island include Goodwin Island, MacColl Island, Lawson Island, Erhardt Island, and Observation Island.
Island Geography
Lacy Island is the tallest of all the Button Islands. It rises up to 290 meters (about 951 feet) above the sea. Imagine a square-shaped island – that's Lacy Island! On its southwest side, there's a calm spot that's perfect for boats to land safely.
