Bylot Island

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Bylot Island lies off the northern end of Baffin Island in Nunavut Territory, Canada. At 4,273 sq mi (11,067 km²) it is ranked 71st largest island in the world and Canada's 17th largest island. There are no permanent settlements on the island.

Almost all of the island is within the Sirmilik National Park, harbouring large populations of thick-billed murres, black-legged kittiwakes and greater snow geese.

The island is named for the arctic explorer Robert Bylot.Template:Nunavut-geo-stub