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Inuit. Victoria Island ( Inuinnaqtun: Kitlineq) [5] [6] is a large island in the Arctic Archipelago that straddles the boundary between Nunavut and the Northwest Territories of Canada. It is the eighth-largest island in the world, and at 217,291 km 2 (83,897 sq mi) 1 in area, it is Canada's second-largest island.
Victoria Island [4] ( French: Île Victoria, Algonquin: Asinabka) [5] is an island in the Ottawa River, located north of LeBreton Flats, 1 km west of Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario. The island is "a place of special significance" to the local Algonquian peoples, [2] who use the island for ceremonial purposes and for protests. [6]
Michaels Stores, Inc., more commonly known as Michaels, is a privately held chain of American and Canadian arts and crafts stores. It is North America's largest provider of arts, crafts, framing, floral and wall décor, and merchandise for makers and do-it-yourself home decorators. [2] The company is part of The Michaels Companies, founded in ...
Craigdarroch Castle stands as a prime example of a bonanza castle, emblematic of the opulent residences constructed for individuals who amassed wealth during North America's industrial transformation. Built between 1887 and 1890, the castle's construction cost remains uncertain, with contemporary estimates ranging from $185,000 to $500,000 ...
Banks Island covers an area 70,028 km 2 (27,038 sq mi) and it is the world's 24th largest island and Canada's fifth largest island. It is about 380 km (240 mi) long, and at its widest point at the northern end, 290 km (180 mi) across. The highest point of the island is in the south, Durham Heights and rises to about 730 m (2,400 ft).
Both lie on small islands just off the coast of Baffin Island. 2: 8: Victoria Island: 217,291 83,897: ... The largest island in Canada outside the Arctic.
The Queen Elizabeth Islands consist of: Adams Island. Alexander Island. Baillie-Hamilton Island. Borden Island [a] Brock Island [b] Buckingham Island. Byam Martin Island. Cameron Island.
And while Vancouver, Canada, and Dublin might not necessarily be on your must-visit travel radar, they’ve climbed to spots in Delta’s top 10. Overall, searches for these top 10 international ...