Aston Bay
Bay in Nunavut, Canada
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Aston Bay is an Arctic waterway in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is an arm of Peel Sound and is located on the western side of Somerset Island.[3] It is located north of M'Clure Bay. The closest hamlet is Resolute, located about 150 km (93 mi) to the north on Cornwallis Island.[4]
| Aston Bay | |
|---|---|
  Aston Bay Location in Nunavut | |
| Location | Peel Sound |
| Coordinates | 73°44′N 095°00′W[1] |
Ocean/sea sources | Arctic Bay |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | Uninhabited |
Geography
History
There are Early Arctic small tool tradition and Thule archaeological sites in the area.[5]
