Ellice River
| Ellice River | |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Basin features | |
| Main source | Between Beechey Lake and Pelly Lake, Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut, Canada 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| River mouth | Queen Maud Gulf |
| Basin size | 16,900 km2 (6,500 sq mi) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 287 km (178 mi) |
The Ellice River (Inuktitut: Kuunnuaq) is a waterway in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut, Canada. It rises close to the Back River between Beechey Lake and Pelly Lake, and flows northward into the Queen Maud Gulf. Its mouth opens between Campbell Bay and Gernon Bay. The land between the river and Sherman Inlet is generally flat and marshy.Muskox and barren-ground caribou frequent the area.
The river is named in honour of Edward Ellice, Jr..
The river is home to Arctic char. Large populations of the American brant goose nest on coastal islands at the river's mouth.
Coordinates: 68°02′N 103°26′W / 68.033°N 103.433°W
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