Bear Islands
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 54°20′52″N 081°05′33″W / 54.34778°N 81.09250°WCoordinates: 54°20′52″N 081°05′33″W / 54.34778°N 81.09250°W |
| Administration | |
|
Canada | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The uninhabited Bear Islands are located in James Bay, southeast of the Belcher Islands. They are part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut[1] and consists of black basalt outcrops. They are made up of the North Bear Island and South Bay Island. Nearby is Sunday Island.
From 1957 to 1965, Bear Island was a radar site on the Mid-Canada Line and also housed a petroleum depot and small airfield. After being abandoned, it lay derelict. In 1996 it was identified for remediation, and this work was completed during the summer of 2010 at a cost of $5.5 million.
References
- ↑ "Bear Islands, Nunavut". atlas.nrcan.gc.ca. Archived from the original on 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2008-08-06.
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