Strathcona Islands facts for kids
 Strathcona Islands
Location in Nunavut
Strathcona Islands
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 63°01′N 71°25′W / 63.02°N 71.41°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 11 km2 (4.2 sq mi) |
| Highest point | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Strathcona Islands at Atlas of Canada | |
The Strathcona Islands are a group of islands located in the Hudson Strait in Nunavut, Canada. These islands are part of the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago. They are currently uninhabited, meaning no people live there.
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Exploring the Strathcona Islands
The Strathcona Islands are a small but interesting part of Canada's Arctic. They are known for their unique landscape and their location in a very remote area.
Where Are the Islands Located?
The Strathcona Islands are found in the Hudson Strait, a large body of water in northern Canada. This strait connects the Hudson Bay with the Atlantic Ocean. The islands are part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut, which is Canada's largest and northernmost territory.
They are located off the coast of Baffin Island, one of the world's largest islands. The Strathcona Islands lie about 2 to 9 miles (3 to 14 kilometers) west of a place called Cape Colmer on Baffin Island.
What Do the Islands Look Like?
The group of islands includes one main, larger island and several smaller, rocky islands. The main island is quite rugged. It rises in a series of rocky ridges, reaching a height of about 183 meters (600 feet). That's roughly as tall as a 60-story building! However, the southern side of this large island is lower and has an uneven coastline.
Nearby Communities
Even though the Strathcona Islands themselves are uninhabited, there is a small community nearby. To the east of the islands is Kimmirut. Kimmirut is an Inuit hamlet, which is a small village. It is home to many Inuit people, who are the Indigenous people of the Arctic.
