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Beechey Island

Island · Kivalliq ·

Beechey Island

Island · Kivalliq ·
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Bleak, Wild, and Tenacious: Why Exploring the Arctic Is So Appealing

"Beechey Island is a place of historical significance due to Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated Northwest Passage expedition. It is described as 'next-level bleak' with a desolate landscape."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/bleak-wild-and-tenacious-why-exploring-the-arctic-is-so-appealing

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Arctic island of historical significance, desolate landscape

northwest passage
historical site
graves
northumberland house
hms breadalbane site
arctic wildlife
polar bears
cold weather
Google Rating
4.4 (38)
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Information

Arctic island of historical significance, desolate landscape

northwest passage
historical site
graves
northumberland house
hms breadalbane site
arctic wildlife
polar bears
cold weather
Google Rating
4.4 (38)
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
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Qikiqtaaluk Region, NU, Canada Get directions

Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
Beechey Island by null
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