Harkin Bay is an arm of the Foxe Basin in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is located on the northeastern Foxe Peninsula, in western Baffin Island. The closest community, Kinngait, is situated 106 km (66 mi) to the south, while Nuwata, a former settlement, is situated 42 km (26 mi) to the west.[2]

Harkin Bay
Harkin Bay is located in Baffin Island
Harkin Bay
Harkin Bay
Harkin Bay is located in Nunavut
Harkin Bay
Harkin Bay
LocationFoxe Basin
Coordinates64°50′N 78°07′W / 64.833°N 78.117°W / 64.833; -78.117 (Harkin Bay)[1]
Ocean/sea sourcesArctic Ocean
Basin countriesCanada
SettlementsUninhabited

Fauna

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Polar bears frequent the area.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Harkin Bay". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. 20 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Harkin Bay". travelingluck: travelingluck.com. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
  3. ^ Freeman, Milton (1976). Inuit Land Use and Occupancy Project: a report. Vol. 1. Research Limited, Canada. Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (Digitized 24 January 2008 ed.). Minister of Supply and Services Canada. p. 128. ISBN 0-660-00399-6.