| Herschel Bay | |
|---|---|
  Herschel Bay | |
| Location | Nares Strait |
| Coordinates | 78°36′N74°43′W / 78.60°N 74.71°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | Uninhabited |
Herschel Bay is an Arctic waterway in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located in Nares Strait, west of Smith Sound. Ellesmere Island is to the east, while Pim Island's Cape Sabine is to the northeast. [1]
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