Pelly Island[1] is an uninhabited island in the Beaufort Sea. It is named for Sir John Pelly, 1st Baronet, the 17th Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company.[2]

Pelly Island
Map showing the location of Pelly Island
Map showing the location of Pelly Island
Location of Pelly Island in Northwest Territories
LocationNorthwest Territories, Canada
Nearest cityTuktoyaktuk
Coordinates69°36′N 135°30′W / 69.60°N 135.5°W / 69.60; -135.5 (Pelly Island)

References edit

  1. ^ "69°36'00.0"N 135°30'00.0"W". Google maps.
  2. ^ "HBC Heritage — History of HBC". www.hbcheritage.ca.