Onitkok Island facts for kids
 Onitkok Island
Location in Nunavut
Onitkok Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Coronation Gulf |
| Coordinates | 67°49′59″N 114°32′25″W / 67.83306°N 114.54028°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Kitikmeot |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Onitkok Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the cold waters of the Coronation Gulf. This gulf is a large bay in the Canadian Arctic, part of the vast Arctic Ocean. Onitkok Island is found in the Nunavut territory of Canada, specifically in the Kitikmeot Region. It's a remote place, far from large cities, and is known for its quiet, untouched nature.
Where is Onitkok Island?
Onitkok Island sits in the western part of the Coronation Gulf. It is located south of Victoria Island, which is one of the largest islands in the world. The island is positioned between the Couper Islands and the mainland of Canada.
Many other small islands and island groups are found nearby. These include the Berens Islands, Deadman Islands, and Leo Islands. You can also find the Nichols Islands and Sir Graham Moore Islands in the same area. Other close islands are Blaze Island, Kigirktaryuk Island, and Seven Mile Island.
Life Around Onitkok Island
Even though Onitkok Island itself is uninhabited, there is a community not too far away. The town of Kugluktuk is located on the mainland. It is about 24.1 kilometers (15 miles) southwest of Onitkok Island. Kugluktuk is a small community where many Inuit people live.
The Coronation Gulf, where Onitkok Island is found, is part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This is a huge group of islands in northern Canada. The waters here are often covered in ice for much of the year. This makes the region a unique habitat for Arctic wildlife. Animals like polar bears, seals, and various seabirds can be found in this remote part of the world.
