Peary Channel

For the hypothetical strait in Greenland, see Peary Channel (Greenland).

The Peary Channel is a waterway in the territory of Nunavut. It is an arm of the Arctic Ocean, and it spreads southeast between Meighen Island to the north, Axel Heiberg Island to the east, Amund Ringnes Island to the south, and Ellef Ringnes Island to the west. The channel is approximately 193 km (120 mi) long and 97 km (60 mi) wide.^[1]

Peary Channel
Peary Channel
Location	Nunavut
Coordinates	79°40′00″N 101°29′59″W
Part of	Arctic Ocean
Ocean/sea sources	Arctic Ocean
Basin countries	Canada, Nunavut
Max. length	193 km (120 mi)
Max. width	97 km (60 mi)
Frozen	Most of the year