PLACES TO STAY
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near Coats Island in northern Hudson Bay, NU, hosts one of Canada's largest summer Atlantic Walrus haul-outs
Coats Island in northern Hudson Bay, NU, hosts one of Canada's largest summer Atlantic Walrus haul-outs is one of the top spots to sight Atlantic Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Atlantic Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
March and April on sea ice off northeast Newfoundland; summer Coats Island walrus haul-outs are accessible only by expedition.
SIGHTING TIP
Winter to spring on sea ice off Newfoundland and Labrador; summer haul-outs at Coats Island, Hudson Bay.
Coordinates
62.7000°N, 82.5000°W
HABITAT
Sea ice habitat for resting, pupping, and moulting; forages on the sea floor in shallow Arctic and sub-Arctic waters
CONSERVATION STATUS
Vulnerable
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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