North Twin Island
North Twin Island is an uninhabited Arctic island located east of Akimiski Island in James Bay on the southern end of Hudson Bay. The smaller, similarly-shaped, South Twin Island is located approximately 10 km southeast. Together, they are known as the Twin Islands, and are part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of the Canadian territory of Nunavut.
![]() ![]() North Twin Island Location in Canada | |
Geography | |
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Location | Northern Canada |
Coordinates | 53°18′N 80°00′W |
Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
Area | 157 km2 (61 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Canada | |
Nunavut | Nunavut |
Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
Source: North Twin Island at Atlas of Canada |
It is an important breeding site for Canada Geese and Semipalmated Plovers. It is also home to resident willow ptarmigans and Arctic terns.[1]
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