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Waddington Channel
Waddington Channel is located in British Columbia
Waddington Channel
Waddington Channel
Location in British Columbia
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Waddington Channel is located between East Redonda and West Redonda Island
Location Discovery Islands, British Columbia
Coordinates 50°12′36″N 124°46′53″W / 50.21000°N 124.78139°W / 50.21000; -124.78139
Type Strait
Ocean/sea sources Salish Sea

Waddington Channel is a strait located between East Redonda and West Redonda Island of the Discovery Islands in British Columbia, Canada.

Geography

Waddington Channel connects Desolation Sound to the south with Pryce Channel to the north. Pendrell Sound branches off of the main channel to the northeast, deeply incising West Redonda Island.

The channel contains two major islands: Allies Island and Elworthy Island.

Hydrology

The northern hydrological limit of Waddington Channel delineates part of the northern limit of the Salish Sea.

Conservation

Notable provincial parks and protected located within Waddington Channel include:

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