GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Hudson Bay
Hudson Bay is a large, shallow marine basin surrounded by Canada. Despite its inland appearance, it is connected to the Atlantic through Hudson Strait. Rivers draining central Canada deliver substantial freshwater to the bay.
Fast Facts
- Hudson Strait is the principal eastern marine gateway.
- James Bay is the southern extension.
- The Nelson River drains Lake Winnipeg into Hudson Bay.
Connected lessons
- Hudson BayMap, explanation and practice
- Nelson RiverMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- James BayRelated places
- Hudson StraitRelated places
- Nelson RiverRelated places
- Reindeer LakeRelated places
- Lake WinnipegRelated places
- Ungava PeninsulaRelated places
- Hudson Bay LowlandsRelated places
- Nelson RiverReceives drainage from