Resolute Bay facts for kids
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Looking west along the edge of Resolute Bay.
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 Resolute Bay
Location in Nunavut
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| Location | Parry Channel |
| Coordinates | 74°41′N 094°52′W / 74.683°N 94.867°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | Resolute |
Resolute Bay is a large bay in the Arctic part of Canada. It is located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, a territory in northern Canada. The bay sits on the southern side of Cornwallis Island.
The small town of Resolute is found on the northern shore of the bay. The Resolute Bay Airport is also close by, to the northwest. The Inuit people who live near Resolute Bay are called 'Qausuittuq'. In 2006, about 229 people lived in the town of Resolute.
Rocket Launch Site
On the western side of Resolute Bay, there was once a special place. This site was used to launch scientific rockets. These rockets were called sounding rockets. They flew high into the sky to study the Earth's atmosphere and space.
Scientists from the Defence Research Telecommunications Establishment (DRTE) and the Communications Research Centre used this site. They launched rockets like the Black Brant and Boosted Arcas. These launches happened between 1966 and 1971.
Ancient History of Resolute Bay
Long ago, about 600 years ago, people lived near Resolute Bay. These were the Thule people. They are the ancestors of today's Inuit. Archaeologists have found and restored small huts built by the Thule people. These huts show how they lived in the Arctic many centuries ago.
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This map shows Resolute Bay from above.
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Another type of map showing Resolute Bay.
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Resolute Bay: A view from Signal Hill towards the Inuit settlement in August 1997.
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Another view of the Inuit settlement from Resolute Bay in August 1997.
See also
In Spanish: Bahía Resolute para niños
