Wellington Bay
Bay in Nunavut, Canada
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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]
LocationDease Strait
Coordinates69°20′N 106°35′W[1]
River sourcesEkalluk River
Halokvik
Paliryuak
Halokvik
Paliryuak
Ocean/sea sourcesArctic Ocean
| 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]
