Ellice River
| Ellice River | |
|---|---|
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Length | 287 km (178 mi) |
The Ellice River (Inuktitut: Kuunnuaq) is a waterway in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut, Canada. It rises close to the Back River between Beechey Lake and Pelly Lake,[1] and flows northward into the Queen Maud Gulf. Its mouth opens between Campbell Bay and Gernon Bay.[2] The land between the river and Sherman Inlet is generally flat and marshy.[3] Muskox and barren-ground caribou frequent the area.[4]
The river is named in honour of Edward Ellice, Jr..
Fauna
The river is home to Arctic char.[5] Large populations of the American brant goose nest on coastal islands at the river's mouth.[3]
See also
References
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