Sentry Island facts for kids
 Sentry Island
Location in Nunavut
Sentry Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 61°09′40″N 093°51′49″W / 61.16111°N 93.86361°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Kivalliq |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Sentry Island (Arvia'juaq) is one of several Canadian arctic islands in Nunavut, Canada within western Hudson Bay. The closest community is Arviat, 13.7 km (8.5 mi) to the west.
The island forms part of the Arvia'juaq and Qikiqtaarjuk National Historic Site and a Paallirmiut Inuit summer camp site. Sentry Island is a popular place for fishing and hunting.
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