Heim Peninsula

The Heim Peninsula is located on the southern coast of Ellesmere Island, a part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. The Sydkap Fiord is to the west, and the Harbour Fiord is to the east. Landslip Island is approximately 1 km (0.62 mi) off the southeastern shore.

The Inuit hamlet of Grise Fiord (Aujuittuq, "Place That Never Thaws") is approximately 54 km (34 mi) to the east.[1]

References

  1. "Grise Fiord". travelingluck.com. Retrieved 2008-10-17.

Coordinates: 76°32′N 084°30′W / 76.533°N 84.500°W / 76.533; -84.500 (Heim Peninsula)


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