Location Hudson Bay Surface area 2,506 km (968 sq mi) Area 2,506 km² | Basin countries Canada Settlements Uninhabited | |
East Bay is a waterway in Kivalliq Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located in Hudson Bay off eastern Southampton Island. Caribou Island lies to the north of the bay's mouth.
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Map of East Bay, Nunavut, Canada
Geography
The habitat is characterized by tundra, sedge, grassy meadows, inlets, coastal marine features, rocky flats and barrens. The elevation rises up to 122 m (400 ft) above sea level.
Fauna
East bay is a notable bird area. It is designated as a migratory bird sanctuary, Important Bird Area, and Key Migratory Bird Terrestrial Habitat.
References
East Bay (Nunavut) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA