Qannuyak (Barry Islands) Explained

Qannuyak
Pushpin Map:Canada Nunavut#Canada
Native Name Link:Inuinnaqtun
Location:Bathurst Inlet
Coordinates:67.3464°N -107.9528°W
Archipelago:Barry Islands,
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

Qannuyak formerly Kanuyak Island[1] is a member of the Barry Islands within the Arctic Archipelago in the Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut. It is located in Bathurst Inlet. Other islands in the vicinity include Igluhugyuk, Iqalulialuk, Algaq, Shoe Island, and Aupilaktuq.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www4.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/0c72b955849c20c38a540317018d0caf Qannuyak (Formerly Kanuyak Island)
  2. Web site: Kanuyak Island. travelingluck.com. 2009-08-20.