Sabaskong Bay 35F | |
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Sabaskong Bay Indian Reserve No. 35F | |
Coordinates: 49°08′N94°04′W / 49.133°N 94.067°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
District | Kenora, Rainy River |
First Nation | Ojibways of Onigaming |
Area | |
• Land | 5.18 km2 (2.00 sq mi) |
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