Gibson Bay is an arm of the Foxe Basin in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is located on the northern coast of Foxe Peninsula, in western Baffin Island. The closest community is Kinngait, situated 123 km (76 mi) to the south,[2] while Nuwata, a former settlement, is situated 77 km (48 mi)[3] to the west. It is fed by the Kommanik River whose headwaters are at Kavivan Lake, 5 mi (8.0 km) to the southeast.[4] Within the bay, there is a small island chain.[5]
| Gibson Bay | |
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  Gibson Bay  Gibson Bay | |
| Location | Foxe Basin |
| Coordinates | 65°16′N 76°00′W / 65.267°N 76.000°W[1] |
| River sources | Kommanik River |
| Ocean/sea sources | Arctic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | Uninhabited |
References
edit- ^ "Gibson Bay". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Gibson Bay". travelingluck: travelingluck.com. Retrieved September 28, 2009.
- ^ "Point-to-point distance Gibson Bay – Nuwata". February 16, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ Dodd, G. J.; G. P. Benson; D. T. Watts (1976). Arctic pilot. Vol. 3. Great Britain. Hydrographic Dept (Digitized April 3, 2009 ed.). Hydrographer of the Navy. p. 263.
- ^ Publications. Vol. 77 (Digitized May 5, 2009 ed.). United States. Hydrographic Office. 1946. p. 434.
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