Wiegand Island
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°39′N 79°12′W / 56.650°N 79.200°WCoordinates: 56°39′N 79°12′W / 56.650°N 79.200°W |
| Archipelago |
Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Highest elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Wiegand Island is an uninhabited island in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. Located in Hudson Bay, it is a member of the Belcher Islands group. With Renouf Island, it caps off Eskimo Harbour, at the northern tip of Flaherty Island.
Other islands in the immediate vicinity include Bun Island, Johnson Island, and Loaf Island.[1]
References
- ↑ "Wiegand Island". travelingluck.com. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
External links
- Wiegand Island in the Atlas of Canada - Toporama; Natural Resources Canada
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