The Ruggles River is a waterway in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located within Ellesmere Island's Quttinirpaaq National Park. The river is the only outflow for Lake Hazen.[1] It flows southeast to Chandler Fiord and out to Lady Franklin Bay.
| Ruggles River | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Territory | Nunavut |
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| Source | Lake Hazen |
| • location | Ellesmere Island |
| Mouth | Lady Franklin Bay |
The river drops 157 m (515 ft) in elevation between its source and its mouth. At less than 1.5 m (4.9 ft) deep, it is quite shallow.[2] Except during very cold years, the Ruggles River remains partially open all year long. It is populated by Arctic char.[2]
In 1958, a 13th-century winter house was excavated along the Ruggles River.[3]
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| Kivalliq Region |
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| Qikiqtaaluk Region |
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| Kitikmeot Region | |
| Kivalliq Region | |
| Qikiqtaaluk Region | |
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