Prince Regent Inlet

Prince Regent Inlet extends between Somerset Island and Baffin Island, measuring 105 kilometers wide in its southern portion and 64 kilometers in its northern section.

British explorer William Edward Parry first navigated through the inlet in 1820, advancing over 100 miles south before ice conditions forced his return.

The inlet waters support traditional Inuit hunting and fishing practices, providing essential resources for communities in the Qikiqtaaluk Region throughout generations.

Navigation through Prince Regent Inlet remains restricted to summer months when ice conditions permit vessel passage between Lancaster Sound and the Gulf of Boothia.

The inlet contains no islands within its expanse and maintains considerable depth throughout its length, connecting directly to Lancaster Sound and Gulf of Boothia.

Location: Qikiqtaaluk Region

Part of: Canadian Arctic Archipelago

GPS coordinates: 73.00000,-90.50000

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:25