Gateshead Island
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 70°35′59″N 100°25′59″W / 70.59972°N 100.43306°WCoordinates: 70°35′59″N 100°25′59″W / 70.59972°N 100.43306°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 220 km2 (85 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Gateshead Island is an island located in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut, Canada. Located in , the area of Gateshead Island is around 220 km2 (85 sq mi). It is an important polar bear denning area.
This is a different Gateshead Island than the one visited by Richard Collinson, commanding HMS Enterprise, while searching for John Franklin.
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