Aupilaktuq Explained

Aupilaktuq
Pushpin Map:Canada Nunavut#Canada
Native Name Link:Inuinnaqtun
Location:Bathurst Inlet
Coordinates:67.2431°N -107.6728°W
Archipelago:Arctic Archipelago
Country:Canada
Country Admin Divisions Title:Territory
Country Admin Divisions:Nunavut
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Region
Country Admin Divisions 1:Kitikmeot
Population:Uninhabited

Aupilaktuq formerly Rideout Island[1] is an uninhabited island within the Arctic Archipelago in the Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut. It is located in Bathurst Inlet. Other islands in the vicinity include Algaq, Kanuyak Island, Iqalulialuk, North Quadyuk Island, Quadyuk Island, and Shoe Island.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www4.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/0cf953d0849c20c3eb307bbf8c735454 Aupilaktuq (Formerly Rideout Island)
  2. Web site: Rideout Island. travelingluck.com. 2009-08-20.