Separated from Greenland by the Nares Strait, Cape Columbia on this island is the most Northerly point of Nunavut territory, and thus in this island's country.
It is the site of Quttirnpaaq National Park. Located Northwest of Baffin Bay and South of the Lincoln Sea, this geographical entity, whose highest point is Barbeau Peak, is home to the settlement of Grise Fiord. Separated from Greenland by the Nares Strait, Cape Columbia on this island is the most Northerly point of Nunavut territory, and thus in this island's country. Named in 1852 after Francis Egerton, the titular Earl, it features Lake Hazen, the largest lake in the Arctic circle, as well as the settlements of Eureka and Alert, the latter being the most Northerly settlement in the world. For 10 points name this Canadian island, 3rd largest in Canada and 10th largest in the world.
It is the site of Quttirnpaaq National Park. Located Northwest of Baffin Bay and South of the Lincoln Sea, this geographical entity, whose highest point is Barbeau Peak, is home to the settlement of Grise Fiord.
{Ellesmere} Island