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Wellington Bay[1] is an Arctic waterway in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located in Dease Strait, off southern Victoria Island. It is northwest of the community of Cambridge Bay.

Wellington Bay
Wellington Bay
Location	Dease Strait
Coordinates	69°20′N 106°35′W
River sources	Ekalluk River Halovik River Paalliq Paliryuak River
Ocean/sea sources	Arctic Ocean
Basin countries	Canada
Settlements	Uninhabited

It is one of several Canadian landforms named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.

Geography

There are several small islands within the bay. Several rivers flow into it including the Ekalluk River, Halovik River, Paalliq, and Paliryuak River.[2]

Fauna

Commercial fishing activities include Arctic char.[2]

References

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