Hudson Strait, Marine passage between Baffin Island and Quebec, Canada
Hudson Strait is a waterway linking the Labrador Sea to Hudson Bay, running between Baffin Island and Quebec's coastline. Its width fluctuates considerably along its course, creating a passage that connects two major ocean basins.
English explorer Henry Hudson sailed through the strait in 1610 while searching for a passage to the Pacific Ocean. His journey opened a route that soon became vital to the fur trade network across North America.
The Inuit communities in this region depend on hunting seals, whales, and fish, practices that remain central to their daily lives and cultural identity.
Safe passage is only possible during late summer and early autumn when ice conditions have sufficiently cleared. Plan any visit with these seasonal restrictions in mind and check beforehand which routes are currently navigable.
Waters near Resolution Island are shrouded in fog roughly half of all days, making it one of Earth's foggiest places. This dense mist creates navigation hazards and is a defining feature of sailing in this region.
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