North Twin Island (Nunavut)

For other uses, see Twin Islands.

North Twin Island

North Twin Island North Twin Island
Geography
Location	Northern Canada
Coordinates	53°18′N 80°00′W
Archipelago	Arctic Archipelago
Area	157 km2 (61 sq mi)
Administration
Canada
Nunavut	Nunavut
Region	Qikiqtaaluk
Demographics
Population	Uninhabited
Source: North Twin Island at Atlas of Canada

Map of the Akimiski Island area, including North and South Twin Islands

North Twin Island is an uninhabited Arctic island located east of Akimiski Island in James Bay on the southern end of Hudson Bay. The smaller, similarly shaped, South Twin Island is located approximately 10 km southeast. Together, they are known as the Twin Islands, and are part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of the Canadian territory of Nunavut.

It is an important breeding site for Canada Geese and Semipalmated Plovers. It is also home to resident willow ptarmigans and Arctic terns.

References

• Sea islands: Atlas of Canada; Natural Resources Canada