Sandy Islands (Manitoba)

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The largest island within the group is Big Sandy Island, located approximately Script error: No such module "convert". west from the mouth of the Poplar River on the eastern shore, and approximately Script error: No such module "convert". east from the easternmost tip of the Long Point on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg.[2]

Other islands in the group are Little Sandy Island to northwest of the main island, and Cannibal Island to southeast. The smallest island is located in the narrow strait between Little Sandy and Big Sandy islands.

The islands are uninhabited with no man-made structures present.

References

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  1. Russell, Frances: Mistehay Sakahegan – The Great Lake
  2. The Atlas of Canada: Topographic maps

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