The Sverdrup Channel ( 80°00′N097°45′W / 80.000°N 97.750°W ) is an area of sea in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago within the Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut. [1] To the north-west of the channel is Meighen Island, to the east is Axel Heiberg Island, and to the south is Amund Ringnes Island. The Fay Islands are located in the channel.