Lavoie Island facts for kids
 Lavoie Island
Location in Nunavut
Lavoie Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 62°42′N 069°34′W / 62.700°N 69.567°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Lavoie Island at Atlas of Canada | |
Lavoie Island is a small island in Canada. It is located in the Hudson Strait, which is a body of water in the Arctic. This island is part of the Nunavut territory.
Lavoie Island is special because no one lives there. It is an "uninhabited" island. It is also part of a group of islands called the Sheer Islands. Other islands in this group include Forder Island, Lee Island, and Wishart Island.
Where is Lavoie Island?
Lavoie Island is found near Baffin Island. Baffin Island is one of the largest islands in Canada. The closest town to Lavoie Island is Kimmirut. Kimmirut is about 24.5 kilometers (15.2 miles) away.
How Lavoie Island Got Its Name
Lavoie Island was named after a person. His name was Constable Joseph Adolphe Arthur Lavoie. He was a police officer. He worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). This is Canada's national police force. Constable Lavoie served from 1927 to 1941.
