List of islands of Canada facts for kids

Canada is a huge country, and it has many islands! In fact, Canada has more islands than almost any other country in the world. These islands are found in oceans, lakes, and rivers across the country. Some are very large, like Baffin Island, while others are tiny.

This article shares a list of some of Canada's most important and interesting islands.

Arctic Islands: Frozen Wonders

Map of Canadian islands in the Arctic Ocean

Canada's Arctic region is home to thousands of islands. These islands are part of the Arctic Archipelago, a group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. Most of these islands are in Nunavut, a Canadian territory.

Queen Elizabeth Islands: A Royal Group

The Queen Elizabeth Islands are a large group of islands in the northern part of the Arctic Archipelago. They are named after Queen Elizabeth II.

Sverdrup Islands: Northern Archipelagos

The Sverdrup Islands are a group of islands within the Queen Elizabeth Islands. They include:

Parry Islands: Another Arctic Group

The Parry Islands are also part of the Queen Elizabeth Islands. Some of them are:

Belcher Islands: In Hudson Bay

The Belcher Islands are a group of islands located in Hudson Bay. They include:

Other Important Arctic Islands

Beyond these groups, many other significant islands are found in the Canadian Arctic. Some of the largest and most well-known include:

Newfoundland and Labrador: Atlantic Islands

This province on Canada's east coast has many islands, including the large island that gives the province its name.

Nova Scotia: Coastal Gems

Nova Scotia is another eastern province, almost entirely surrounded by water. It has many islands along its coast.

Prince Edward Island: The Gentle Island

This is Canada's smallest province, and it is an island itself! It also has a few smaller islands nearby.

New Brunswick: Bay of Fundy Islands

New Brunswick has islands in the Bay of Fundy and along its Atlantic coast.

Quebec: River and Gulf Islands

Map of the Hochelaga Archipelago

Quebec has islands in the St. Lawrence River and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Ontario: Lake and River Islands

Ontario is known for its many lakes and rivers, which are home to numerous islands.

Manitoba: Lake Islands

Manitoba has islands mainly within its large lakes.

• Black Island
• Hecla Island (in Lake Winnipeg)
• Reindeer Island

Saskatchewan: Prairie Islands

Saskatchewan, a prairie province, also has islands in its lakes and rivers.

• Beaver Island
• Cumberland Island

Alberta: Mountain and Lake Islands

Alberta has islands in its lakes and rivers, some with beautiful mountain views.

• Castle Island
• Prince's Island (in Calgary)
• Spirit Island (a famous spot in Maligne Lake)

British Columbia: Pacific Coast Islands

British Columbia on the west coast has many islands, especially along its rugged coastline. These islands are grouped into different areas:

• South Coast: This area includes the very large Vancouver Island. It also has the Gulf Islands (like the Southern and Northern Gulf Islands), and islands in places like Howe Sound.
• Central Coast: Islands in this region include the Broughton Archipelago.
• North Coast: This area is home to Haida Gwaii (also known as the Queen Charlotte Islands), a major group of islands with a rich Indigenous culture.
• Interior: Even inland, British Columbia has islands in lakes like Lake Okanagan and in major rivers like the Fraser River.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Islas de Canadá para niños

• Lists of islands
• List of Canadian islands by area
• List of Canadian islands by population