Bellot Island
Bellot Island is an Arctic island in Quttinirpaaq National Park, Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located in Lady Franklin Bay, across from Ellesmere Island's Fort Conger.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 81°41′N 065°00′W |
| Archipelago | Queen Elizabeth Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Reindeer and muskoxen frequent the island. Though there are no permanent settlements, archaeological research has found evidence of Inuit hearths.[1]
It is named for the French Arctic explorer, Joseph René Bellot.
References
- "The Scientific proceedings of the Royal Dublin Society". 1. Royal Dublin Society. 1878: 68. Cite journal requires
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