Asiak River

Asiak River
Asiak River
Location in Nunavut
Mouth Coronation Gulf
Basin countries Canada
Mouth elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Basin area Arctic Ocean

The Asiak River is a waterway in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut in Canada. It flows generally north to Coronation Gulf, an arm of the Arctic Ocean. It runs parallel to the Coppermine River, 29 kilometres (18 mi) to the west.

The Inuit community of Kugluktuk (formerly Coppermine) is located at the mouth of the Coppermine River, approximately 30.5 kilometres (19.0 mi) to the west.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Asiak River". travelingluck.com. Retrieved 2009-03-10.

Coordinates: 67°45′52″N 114°25′01″W / 67.76444°N 114.41694°W / 67.76444; -114.41694 (Asiak River)


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