Sheer Islands facts for kids
 Sheer Islands
Location in Nunavut
Sheer Islands
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 62°42′N 69°35′W / 62.70°N 69.58°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Sheer Islands are a group of islands in the Canadian Arctic. They are found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. These islands are located in the Hudson Strait, just off the coast of Baffin Island.
Where Are the Sheer Islands?
The Sheer Islands are about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of a place called Cape Tanfield. They form part of the northern edge of Itivirk Bay. This location places them in a very remote and often icy part of the world.
Islands in the Group
The Sheer Islands group includes several smaller islands:
- Forder Island: This island is at the northern entrance to Itivirk Bay.
- Lee Island: Located northeast of Forder Island, Lee Island is special because you can walk between it and Forder Island when the tide is low.
- Lavoie Island: This island is found in the northeast part of the group.
- Wishart Island: Also in the northeast, Wishart Island is another part of this island group.
Nearby Communities
The closest community to the Sheer Islands is Kimmirut, Nunavut. Kimmirut is an Inuit hamlet, which is a small village. It is located about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) to the northwest of the islands. Kimmirut is home to many Inuit people, who are the Indigenous people of the Arctic.
