GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Gulf of Boothia
The Gulf of Boothia is an inlet among mainland Nunavut, Boothia Peninsula and western Baffin Island. Its island-and-peninsula setting makes it useful for understanding why Arctic navigation consists of interconnected passages rather than one open channel.
Fast Facts
- Boothia Peninsula lies to the west; Baffin Island and Melville Peninsula lie to the east.
- Prince Regent Inlet continues north from the gulf.
- Fury and Hecla Strait provides an eastern connection toward Foxe Basin.
Connected lessons
- Gulf of BoothiaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Baffin BayRelated places
- Canadian Arctic ArchipelagoRelated places