Kagloryuak River

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CountryCanada
elevation10 m (33 ft)[1]
coordinates
70°17′03″N 111°30′13″W / 70.28417°N 111.50361°W / 70.28417; -111.50361 (Kagloryuak River)
Kagloryuak River
Location
CountryCanada
Physical characteristics
Source 
  elevation10 m (33 ft)[1]
Mouth 
  location
Prince Albert Sound
  coordinates
70°17′03″N 111°30′13″W / 70.28417°N 111.50361°W / 70.28417; -111.50361 (Kagloryuak River)
  elevation
Sea level

The Kagloryuak River is located on Victoria Island in Northern Canada, commencing in Nunavut and ending in the Northwest Territories. Starting from the central plains, it flows west into Prince Albert Sound.[2]

The Kagloryuak River Valley has a density of king eiders and Canada geese.[3] In 2007, the Kagloryuak River Valley became a Key Migratory Bird Terrestrial Habitat Site[4]

The river is an important source of Arctic charr for the community of Holman.[5]

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