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'''Native Bay''' is a waterway in [[Kivalliq Region]], [[Nunavut]], [[Canada]]. It is located in [[Hudson Bay]] off western [[Southampton Island]]. The [[Bell Peninsula]] lies to the southeast. Native Point is located at the bay's southern tip. [[East Bay (Nunavut)|East Bay]] is {{convert|20|km|abbr=on}} to the east.<ref name="oceandots">{{cite web|url= |
'''Native Bay''' is a waterway in [[Kivalliq Region]], [[Nunavut]], [[Canada]]. It is located in [[Hudson Bay]] off western [[Southampton Island]]. The [[Bell Peninsula]] lies to the southeast. Native Point is located at the bay's southern tip. [[East Bay (Nunavut)|East Bay]] is {{convert|20|km|abbr=on}} to the east.<ref name="oceandots">{{cite web|url=http://www.oceandots.com/arctic/canada/southampton.php|title=Southampton Island|publisher=oceandots.com|accessdate=2009-05-05}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Revision as of 12:28, 31 March 2016
| Native Bay | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°30′N 82°59′W / 63.50°N 82.99°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | Uninhabited |
Native Bay is a waterway in Kivalliq Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located in Hudson Bay off western Southampton Island. The Bell Peninsula lies to the southeast. Native Point is located at the bay's southern tip. East Bay is 20 km (12 mi) to the east.[1]
Geography
The habitat is characterized by barrens, coastal marine features, grassy meadows, inlets, rocky flats, sedge, and tundra.
Fauna
East Bay/Native Bay is a Canadian Important Bird Area (#NU023). Notable bird species include Atlantic brant, colonial waterbirds, seabirds, common eider, and lesser snow goose.[2]
Caribou frequent the area.
History
An archeological site exists on the west side of Native Point,[2] the largest Sallirmiut site on the island.[3]
References
- ^ "Southampton Island". oceandots.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2010. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "East Bay/Native Bay". bsc-eoc.org. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ "History". edu.nu.ca. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
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