Waddington Channel facts for kids
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 Waddington Channel
Location in British Columbia
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Waddington Channel is located between East Redonda and West Redonda Island
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| Location | Discovery Islands, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 50°12′36″N 124°46′53″W / 50.21000°N 124.78139°W |
| Type | Strait |
| Ocean/sea sources | Salish Sea |
Waddington Channel is a strait located between East Redonda and West Redonda Island of the Discovery Islands in British Columbia, Canada.
Geography
Waddington Channel connects Desolation Sound to the south with Pryce Channel to the north. Pendrell Sound branches off of the main channel to the northeast, deeply incising West Redonda Island.
The channel contains two major islands: Allies Island and Elworthy Island.
Hydrology
The northern hydrological limit of Waddington Channel delineates part of the northern limit of the Salish Sea.
Conservation
Notable provincial parks and protected located within Waddington Channel include:
- East Redonda Island Ecological Reserve
- Roscoe Bay Provincial Park
- Walsh Cove Provincial Park
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