Cape Columbia is the northernmost point on Canada's mainland. It is located on Ellesmere Island in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. The Cape is named after the explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson, who visited the area in the early 20th century. It has an elevation of 820 meters (2,690 feet) and overlooks the Arctic Ocean. The weather conditions at Cape Columbia are extreme, with temperatures dropping as low as -50°C (-58°F) in winter. There are no permanent settlements in the area, but there are research stations operated by the Canadian government and universities. The Cape is also home to some of the world's largest glaciers, including the Devon Ice Cap and the Penny Ice Cap. It is an important location for scientific research into climate change and Arctic ecosystems.
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