Alexandra Fiord

Alexandra Fjord
Location in Nunavut

Alexandra Fjord is a natural inlet on the Johan Peninsula of Ellesmere Island in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada.[1][2] To the east, it opens into Buchanan Bay.

History

From 1953 to 1963, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had a station at Alexandra Fjord which, at the time, was the northern-most police station in the world.[3] It was then used as a seasonally scientific research base from 1987 to 1992.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Noton / Minden. "Alexandra Fjord, Ellesmere Island". Webshots Tour. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  2. ↑ "Water Features - Nunavut". The Atlas of Canada. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  3. ↑ "Patrol visits former RCMP Arctic detachment to deter polar bear poachers". yukoncollege.yk.ca. 15 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  4. ↑ About Ellesmere Island. The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

External links

Coordinates: 78°54′00″N 075°59′59″W / 78.90000°N 75.99972°W / 78.90000; -75.99972 (Alexandra Fjord)


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