Waddington Channel
Strait in British Columbia, Canada
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Waddington Channel[1] is a strait located between East Redonda and West Redonda Island of the Discovery Islands in British Columbia, Canada.
LocationDiscovery Islands, British Columbia
Coordinates50°12′36″N 124°46′53″W
Ocean/sea sourcesSalish Sea
| Waddington Channel | |
|---|---|
 Waddington Channel | |
 Waddington Channel is located between East Redonda and West Redonda Island | |
| Location | Discovery Islands, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 50°12′36″N 124°46′53″W |
| Type | Strait |
| Ocean/sea sources | Salish Sea |
| References | [1] |
Geography
Waddington Channel connects Desolation Sound to the south with Pryce Channel to the north. Pendrell Sound branches off of the main channel to the northeast, deeply incising East Redonda Island.
The channel contains two major islands: Allies Island[2] and Elworthy Island.[3]
Hydrology
The northern hydrological limit of Waddington Channel delineates part of the northern limit of the Salish Sea.[4]
Conservation
Notable provincial parks and protected located within Waddington Channel include: