Wellington Bay
Wellington Bay[1] is an Arctic waterway in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located in Dease Strait, off southern Victoria Island. It is about 65 km (40 mi) northwest of the community of Cambridge Bay.[2]
| Wellington Bay | |
|---|---|
Wellington Bay | |
| Location | Dease Strait |
| Coordinates | 69°20′N 106°35′W[1] |
| River sources | Ekalluk River Halokvik Paliryuak |
| Ocean/sea sources | Arctic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | Uninhabited |
It is one of several Canadian landforms named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.
Geography
There are several small islands within the bay. Several rivers flow into it including the Ekalluk River, Paliryuak (Surrey River), and Halokvik River (Halovik or Thirty-Mile River).[3]
Fauna
Commercial fishing activities include Arctic char.[3]
References
- "Wellington Bay". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. 23 May 2024.
- "Point-to-point distance Wellington Bay – Cambridge Bay". 16 February 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- "Cambridge Bay Arctic Char Commercial Fishery (Summary Version) - Effective 2014". Stock Status Report 2004/010. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
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