Oliver Sound

Oliver Sound
Coordinates 72°15′04″N 77°43′52″W / 72.251°N 77.731°W / 72.251; -77.731 (Oliver Sound)Coordinates: 72°15′04″N 77°43′52″W / 72.251°N 77.731°W / 72.251; -77.731 (Oliver Sound)
Basin countries Canada
Settlements Uninhabited

Oliver Sound is an uninhabited natural waterway within Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located at the northern end of Baffin Island, north of Tay Sound. Its mouth opens to Eclipse Sound. Pond Inlet is the nearest community. The sound makes up part of Sirmilik National Park. There are several alpine glaciers that are near this sound.


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