Sheer Islands
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hudson Strait |
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| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Country | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Sheer Islands are Canadian arctic islands located in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. They are a Baffin Island offshore island group in Hudson Strait. The islands are situated approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) north of Cape Tanfield and form part of the north side of Itivirk Bay.
The group consists of:[1]
- Forder Island, at the northern entrance to Itivirk Bay
- Lee Island, northeast of Forder Island and joined to it at low tide
- Lavoie Island, in the northeast
- Wishart Island, in the northeast.
Kimmirut, Nunavut, an Inuit hamlet, is about 23.2 mi (37.3 km) to the northwest.[2]
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