De Salis Bay

De Salis Bay is a Canadian Arctic waterway in the Northwest Territories. It is a northern arm of Amundsen Gulf on southeastern Banks Island where dry tundra is found.[1] The bay was named for the De Salis family by Francis Leopold McClintock while serving with Henry Kellett.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Aiken, S.G.; Consaul, L.L.; Dallwitz, M.J. (1955). "Poaceae of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago" 135 (78). Natl. Mus. Canada Bull.
  2. ↑ Gazetteer of the Northwest Territories

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Coordinates: 71°26′N 121°40′W / 71.433°N 121.667°W / 71.433; -121.667


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