Bibby Island (variously named on maps as Bibyos, Sir Bibby, Sir Bibby's, Sir Bybie's, and Sir Bibye's) was named for Sir Bibby Lake, governor from 1712 to 1743. [1] It is one of several uninhabited Canadian arctic islands in the Kivalliq Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located within western Hudson Bay, 43.9 km (27.3 mi) from the community of Whale Cove.[1]
Bibby Island Bibby Island | |
Geography | |
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Location | Hudson Bay |
Coordinates | 61°53′N 093°05′W / 61.883°N 93.083°W |
Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
Administration | |
Canada | |
Nunavut | Nunavut |
Region | Kivalliq |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
Other islands in the vicinity include Airartuuq Island, Flattop Island, Imiligaarjuk Island, Imilijjuaq Island, Irik Island, Ivuniraarjuq Island, Kayak Island, and Walrus Island.[1]
The large, low island is characterized by till and boulders, separated from Neville Bay's shore by a narrow, shallow channel.[2]