De Salis Bay
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| De Salis Bay | |
|---|---|
| Location | Amundsen Gulf |
| Coordinates | 71°26′02″N 121°40′10″W / 71.43389°N 121.66944°W[1] |
| Ocean/sea sources | Arctic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | Uninhabited |
De Salis Bay is a Canadian Arctic waterway in the Northwest Territories. It is a northern arm of Amundsen Gulf on southeastern Banks Island where dry tundra is found.[3] The bay was named for the De Salis family by Francis Leopold McClintock while serving with Henry Kellett.[4]