Mitchell Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
 Mitchell Island
Location in Nunavut
Mitchell Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°26′N 67°58′W / 63.43°N 67.96°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Mitchell Island is a small piece of land in the far north of Canada. It is one of many islands that are part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This huge group of islands is located in the Arctic Ocean. Mitchell Island is found in a large bay called Frobisher Bay.
Where is Mitchell Island?
Mitchell Island is located in Nunavut, which is one of Canada's three territories. Specifically, it is in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. This region covers a very large area in the Canadian Arctic.
The island is an offshore island of Baffin Island. Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada. Mitchell Island sits in Frobisher Bay, which is a long inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. It is southeast of Iqaluit, the capital city of Nunavut.
Uninhabited Island
Mitchell Island is an "uninhabited" island. This means that no people live there permanently. Many islands in the Canadian Arctic are uninhabited because of the very cold climate and harsh conditions.
Nearby Islands
Mitchell Island is not alone in Frobisher Bay. It has several other islands nearby. These include Algerine Island, Alligator Island, Low Island, McAllister Island, and Pan Island. These islands are all part of the same arctic environment.
