Ptarmigan Island facts for kids
 Ptarmigan Island
Location in Nunavut
Ptarmigan Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°31′59″N 68°31′52″W / 63.533°N 68.531°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Ptarmigan Island is a small, empty island located far north in Canada. It's part of a huge group of islands called the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This island is found in a large bay called Frobisher Bay, near the capital city of Nunavut, Iqaluit.
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Discovering Ptarmigan Island
Ptarmigan Island is one of many islands in Canada's far north. It is located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. This island is not home to any people.
Where is Ptarmigan Island?
This island sits in Frobisher Bay, a large inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. Frobisher Bay is found on the southeast side of Baffin Island. Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada. Ptarmigan Island is also close to Iqaluit, the capital city of Nunavut.
What is the Canadian Arctic Archipelago?
Ptarmigan Island belongs to the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This is a massive group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. These islands are mostly covered in ice and snow for much of the year. They are home to unique wildlife that can live in cold places.
Nearby Islands
Ptarmigan Island has several other islands close by. These include Aubrey Island, Beveridge Island, Coffin Island, Emerick Island, and Thompson Island. All of these islands are also uninhabited.
