Walter Island

Walter
Walter
Walter
Geography
LocationJames Bay
Coordinates53°19′N 79°40′W / 53.317°N 79.667°W / 53.317; -79.667 (Walter Island)
ArchipelagoArctic Archipelago
Administration
Canada
NunavutNunavut
RegionQikiqtaaluk
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

Walter Island is one of several uninhabited Canadian arctic islands in Nunavut, Canada located within James Bay. It is 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) in size, and is situated 15 km (9.3 mi) east of North Twin Island.

The island takes part in surveys for polar bear summer refuge.

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