| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | M'Clintock Channel |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 220 km2 (85 sq mi) |
| Country | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Gateshead Island is an island located in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut, Canada. Located in M'Clintock Channel, the area of Gateshead Island is around 220 km2 (85 sq mi).[1] It is an important polar bear denning area.[2]
This is a different Gateshead Island to the one visited by Richard Collinson, commanding HMS Enterprise, while searching for John Franklin.[3]