MacAlpine Lake is a lake in the Canadian territory of Nunavut.[1]

MacAlpine Lake
MacAlpine Lake is located in Nunavut
MacAlpine Lake
MacAlpine Lake
MacAlpine Lake is located in Canada
MacAlpine Lake
MacAlpine Lake
LocationNunavut
Coordinates66°32′N 102°45′W / 66.533°N 102.750°W / 66.533; -102.750[1]
Perry River
Surface area
447 km2 (173 sq mi)[2]
Surface elevation
176 m (577 ft)[2]
Location
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Interactive map of MacAlpine Lake

Location

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The lake is situated in a tundra landscape in northern Canada, 140 km (87 mi) south of the Arctic Ocean. The town of Baker Lake is located almost 400 km (250 mi) south-east of the lake. The water area is 421 km2 (163 sq mi), and with islands the total area is 447 km2 (173 sq mi).[2]

The Perry River drains the lake northwards to the Queen Maud Gulf.

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "MacAlpine Lake". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Atlas of Canada. "Lakes". Archived from the original on 10 April 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2015.