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  Repulse Bay
Repulse Bay, Nunavut, Hamlet, pop 612 (2001c), 559 (1996c), 488 (1991c), area 423.75 km
Christopher MIDDLETON named the area Repulse Bay in 1742 when he realized it was a cul de sac and not a route out of HUDSON BAY.
The Hudson's Bay Company built its first post in the settlement in 1916 and was joined by a rival fur trading company in 1923.
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0011137   (190 words)

  
  Repulse Bay, Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Repulse Bay (淺水灣) is an area in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, located in the Southern District, Hong Kong.
Repulse Bay is a well-known beautiful bay with its long line of coast and smooth sands.
Repulse Bay is served by Repulse Bay Road, which connects Wong Nai Chung Gap Road and Tai Tam Road.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Repulse_Bay,_Hong_Kong   (329 words)

  
 Repulse Bay, Hong Kong -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Repulse Bay is an area in the southern part of (additional info and facts about Hong Kong Island) Hong Kong Island, located in the (additional info and facts about Southern District) Southern District.
Repulse Bay was named after an incident in which British ships repulsed (Someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation) pirates from this (An indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf) bay.
Repulse Bay is served by Repulse Bay Road, which connects Wong Nai Chung Gap Road and (additional info and facts about Tai Tam Road) Tai Tam Road.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/re/repulse_bay,_hong_kong.htm   (243 words)

  
 Beaches of Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
However, along with the development of Hong Kong, the quality of water near some of the bays becomes poorer and poorer, causing them to be closed; for example, Approach Beach, Ting Kau Beach, Anglers' Beach, Gemini Beaches, Hoi Mei Wan Beach, Casam Beach and Lido Beach in Tsuen Wan.
Clearwater Bay is served by KMB bus no. 91, from Diamond Hill MTR station.
Big Wave Bay Beach is located at Big Wave Bay, on the eastern coast of Hong Kong Island.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beaches_of_Hong_Kong   (1825 words)

  
 Hong Kong Travel Guide: Repulse Bay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Repulse Bay, located in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, is the most spectacular bay in the region.
Today, Repulse Bay is a luxurious residential area for dining, relaxation, and aquatic activities.
Swimming is obviously popular and the bay is outfitted for safety with shark prevention nets and floating platforms.
www.travelchinaguide.com /attraction/hongkong/island/bay.htm   (321 words)

  
 Catholic Mission To The Inuit
Repulse Bay is called in Inuktituk Naujat with reference to the multitude of seagulls coming each summer from the south.
The place holds also the memory of traveler Dr. John Rae, who sailed in the bay of Repulse in 1846 and later during the winter went around the country as far as Kugaaruk (Pelly Bay).
Father Emmanuel Duplain OMI (1892-1972) visited the Inuit of Repulse Bay in 1925, arriving by dog sled from Chesterfield Inlet, with Henry Udjuk and Charles Innuksuk as his guides.
www.arcticomi.ca /2repulse.html   (257 words)

  
 Repulse Bay Airport Zoning Regulations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The airport reference point shown on Repulse Bay Airport Zoning Plan No. E.2846 dated April 23, 1990, is a point located on the centre line of runway 163-343 distant 518.15 m from the threshold of runway 343.
PART IV The strip associated with runway 163-343, shown on Repulse Bay Airport Zoning Plan No. E.2846 dated April 23, 1990, is 90 m in width, 45 m being on each side of the centre line of the runway, and 1 156.3 m in length.
PART VI The boundary of the outer limits of lands, shown on Repulse Bay Airport Zoning Plan No. E.2846 dated April 23, 1990, is a circle with a radius of 4 000 m centered on the airport reference point.
laws.justice.gc.ca /en/A-2/SOR-92-343/8471.html   (488 words)

  
 Aberdeen & Nearby Areas, Hongkong, Regent Tour China
Above the beach, reconstructed Repulse Bay is a picturesque example of early 20th-century colonial architecture.
On the approach to Repulse Bay, there is the striking oddity of a square hole in the large apartment building on the mountain opposite the small, well-looked-after beach.
Repulse Bay was named after a pirate ship that used to cruise the area in the 19th century.
www.regenttour.com /chinaplanner/hkg/hk-sights-aberdeen.htm   (435 words)

  
 Repulse Bay, Canada
Repulse Bay (Naufaat) lies on the south side of the isthmus exactly on the Arctic Circle (marked by an arc of stones at the airfield).
In the mid- 19th c., Roses Welcome Sound, with Repulse Bay at its northern end, was a much frequented British and American whaling ground, many Inuit (called "Avilingmiut") being employed as "scouts" on the whale boats.
When the American explorer Hall arrived here around 1864 an Inuit from Repulse Bay was able to draw him an astonishingly accurate map of Foxe Basin (between the Melville Peninsula and Baffin Island) which was of inestimable value.
www.planetware.com /canada/repulse-bay-cdn-nu-nurb.htm   (337 words)

  
 The Repulse Bay, Hong Kong Apartments
Built on the site of Hong Kong's famous Repulse Bay Hotel, this magnificent home environment is surrounded by greenery and just metres from the sands and serenity of the sweeping bay.
The Repulse Bay residential community is an oasis of tranquility and nostalgia.
The Repulse Bay consists of four towers in what is one of the world's most recognised apartment buildings.
www.therepulsebay.com /intro.html   (200 words)

  
 Executive Summary - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
About half of the respondents in Repulse Bay and almost 40% of those in Pond Inlet who had an opinion on change in food affordability felt they were less able to feed their family now than five years ago, far exceeding the number who were finding it easier.
Smoking increases the risk of low birthweight and the risk for a number of diseases for both mother and infant, and interferes with the absorption of folate and vitamin C. The rate of low birthweight (<2500 grams) in the past two years was much higher in both communities than in southern Canada.
The high incidence of high birthweight (4000 grams or more) in Repulse Bay may be related to the prevalence of maternal obesity and may signal an increase in the risk of non-insulin dependent diabetes among these women and their offspring.
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca /ps/nap/air/nutfoosec/execsum_e.html   (1949 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Repulse Bay, Hong Kong
Repulse Bay Beach (淺水灣泳灘) is one of the best beach in Hong Kong.
Repulse Bay, Hong Kong - Photo taken 30 May 2002 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version.
A tourist boat travels the River Seine in Paris, France Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Repulse-Bay,-Hong-Kong   (994 words)

  
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Couple this with a few welcome feeds of mud crabs and Repulse Bay was well placed to compliment 'Prossy Dam" in servicing the growing needs of both locals and visitors and enhance the fishing potential of the Whitsunday region.
The background, behind the political deals done over Repulse Bay involving the commercial lobby, local federal member and the environment minister are now a matter of public record and have been raised in Parliament.
The overwhelming community support for a yellow zone in Repulse Bay had no effect in what is supposed to be a democracy.
www.ansa.com.au /repulse.htm   (589 words)

  
 Results cont... - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Intakes averaged 83 grams in Repulse Bay and 118 grams in Pond Inlet for all women and 89 grams and 137 grams for pregnant and lactating women in Repulse Bay and Pond Inlet, respectively, well in excess of requirements (Tables 38 and 39).
Mean intakes of saturated fat were 19.8 grams in Repulse Bay and 25.5 grams in Pond Inlet (Table 38).
In 1997, mean fibre intake was higher in Pond Inlet (7.3 grams) than in Repulse Bay (6 grams) (p=.10), due to a higher consumption of fruits and vegetables.
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca /ps/nap/air/nutfoosec/rslt8_e.html   (863 words)

  
 Beaches of Hong Kong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
There are two beaches Clearwater Bay First Beach and Second Beach located at the Clearwater Bay Peninsula.
The First Beach is classified as grade 1 beach while the Second Beach is classified as grade 2 beach.
To go to Clearwater Bay, Bus no. 91 can be taken in Diamond Hill MTR station.
bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/b/be/beaches_of_hong_kong.html   (1957 words)

  
 Naujat Inns North, Repulse Bay, Nunavut, carvers red soapstone, green soapstone, ivory, whalebone & marble carvings
Repulse Bay is located right on the Arctic Circle, at the northern shore of the bay.
Ecotourism trips are available in Repulse Bay and to outlying areas such as Wager Bay, site of the proposed Ukkusiksalik National Park.
Repulse Bay is renowned for its excellent artists, especially for its Inuit carvers who work in bone, ivory and stone.
www.innsnorth.com /html/inns-acc-nun-repulse.htm   (201 words)

  
 Fodor's Travel Guides | Forums Messages
It is in Repulse Bay, so while she is getting the treatments you can talk a walk on the beautiful beach and down to the Tin Hau Temple.
The Verandah at the Repulse Bay is also a great place for lunch or dinner.
Repulse Bay is on the way to Stanley so you could stop off for a few hours here and then continue on to Stanley for shopping and dinner.
www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=27&tid=34444164&numresponses=8&start=0   (847 words)

  
 The Geology of the rocks of Repulse Bay, Hong Kong
The rocks around the Repulse Bay area, Hong Kong, are volcanic in origin and rhyolite in composition.
The third sample was collected at an exposure on the far eastern side of the bay at South Bay beach at the end of South Bay Road.
Therefore, this study confirms the previous work of Davis (1952) and Allen et al (1971) that the rocks of Repulse Bay are volcanic in origin.
www.nhm.ac.uk /hosted_sites/quekett/hongkong2.html   (722 words)

  
 Hong Kong, Southern District, Repulse Bay, Deep Water Bay
In addition to these, "The Repulse Bay" (Right), "The Repulse Bay Centre" right in front of "The Repulse Bay", and 129 Repulse Bay (Left) are the landmarks of Repulse Bay as well.
According to some news articles, 129 Repulse Bay was originally built as residential apartment.
On the west of the Repulse Bay, there is a Seaview Promenade connecting to Deep Water Bay.
www.hong-kong-travel.org /RepulseBay.asp   (379 words)

  
 Repulse - British, RN, Hood, Repulse, Royal Oak, Barham, Ark Royal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Prince of Wales, Repulse and four destroyers were sent to attack the Repulse sank at about 1230.
Repulse was at the time she was lost in company of Prince of Wales (Force Z).
Repulse Bay (???) is an area in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, Repulse Bay Beach (?????) is one of the best beach in Hong Kong.
webinfosites.com /q/repulse.htm   (256 words)

  
 Interesting Places - Southside Hong Kong
On the way there’s the South Bay and Middle bay beaches, which are usually less crowded than the madness which haunts Repulse Bay Beach.
Repulse Bay Beach, now widened several times its original size and improved, has everything except peace and quiet.
From Repulse Bay Beach, the coast road curves westward over some of the colony’s most beautiful scenery to Deepwater Bay, Ocean Park and Aberdeen.
www.regit.com /regitour/hongkong/intplace/theisland/soutside.htm   (418 words)

  
 GOACOM BIOGRAPHY SERIES - Letters From Maria
Maria Fraser (nee Fernandes) is a Health Nurse Repulse Bay, in the North West Territories of Canada.
The summers are very quiet in Repulse Bay as most of the community camp out on the land in search of fish and cariboo.
The plane left Repulse Bay at 22.30 hour with Shiela for transport to Yellowknife, a four hour flight with one stop enroute for re-fuelling.
www.goacom.com /culture/biographies/mariaw.html   (1998 words)

  
 56 Repulse Bay Road - Hong Kong Property   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The complex is a few minutes walk from The Repulse Bay shopping and restaurant complex, and there are excellent bus services from the main entrance to all districts.
The beach is also at your doorstep, and there is private access to the delightful coastal path that runs from Repulse Bay beach to Deep Water Bay beach.
The majority of premises are duplex apartments, the lower units having either a small terrace or garden, and the upper units having a private roof area.
www.sallmannsres.com /properties/southside_56repulsebay.html   (238 words)

  
 Journey North 1998: Mystery Class
Repulse Bay is one of the major tourist attractions in Hong Kong.
In Repulse Bay is one of the luckiest buildings.
It, according to feng shui, (a Chinese belief) must have a hole in the center of it so a dragon will be able to pass through to get water and travel back to the mountains.
www.learner.org /jnorth/spring1998/critters/mclass/Intro7.html   (207 words)

  
 ::: Nunavut–Canada’s Arctic :::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The fresh waters around Repulse Bay are alive with arctic char, lake trout, greyling, whitefish and cod.
Fishing for the incredible char through the ice is popular in April and May and usually leads to life-long memories of incredible char eating.
Repulse Bay stone and bone carvings are world-renowned.
www.nunavuttourism.com /site/default.asp?ID=128   (529 words)

  
 This Week's Run   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Expect a fairly relaxed atmosphere, a Bucks Fizz kick start to rid you of your hangover, a medium length run, mulled wine, cold beer and a circle that lasts well into the sunset....
Run location is the traditional 'lump' just near the toilet blocks on Repulse Bay Beach.
Disembark outside of the Repulse Bay Hotel, cross to the other (South) side of the road, walk down the steps, head across the car park and around the toilet block (the 'Repulse Bay Beach Building') and by then you should have found chalk or the pack....
www.rs2h3.com /RunIntros/1489.htm   (145 words)

  
 Repulse Bay: Hong Kong Attractions, Hong Kong Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Repulse Bay is the most popular swimming place in Hong Kong with convenient transportation.
Located in the south of Hong Kong Island, Repulse Bay is endowed with a pleasant seascape and charming vistas.
The Repulse Bay Shopping Arcade built on the site of an original luxury hotel includes a small department store with shops.
www.warriortours.com /cityguides/hongkong/bay.htm   (216 words)

  
 Repulse Bay, China Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions
Repulse Bay, China Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions
Repulse Bay in - is a sheltered beach and point break that does not work very often.
At the moment, we display the current current weather observations / forecast for Repulse Bay, tide data, sea temperature and a growing list of Surfcams.
www.surf-forecast.com /breaks/RepulseBay.shtml   (192 words)

  
 1993-94 Trans-Arctic Expedition
Their destination, the tiny, remote Canadian Arctic village of Repulse Bay, lay 2500 miles to the east.
The expedition arrived in Repulse Bay in 1922, intent on documenting Inuit history and culture.
In May, 1923, Rasmussen left Repulse Bay in the company of a Native Greenland woman named Anarulunguaq and her cousin, a man named Miteq.
www.pamflowers.com /expeditions/alone.htm   (517 words)

  
 The Atlas of Canada - Repulse Bay, Nunavut
If they ask, our Elders will share the knowledge and if they listen with their hearts, they may learn from the Inuit a better way for all the World to live.
Naujat existed for a 1000 years before Captain Christopher Middleton, who in 1742, discovered the hard way (apparently he didn't think of asking the people who lived here), it was a bay and not the route to his fame and fortune.
Maybe the Inuit retain the name Repulse Bay on maps because they enjoy a good joke and Inuktitut is their first language anyway?
atlas.gc.ca /site/english/learningresources/facts/nunavut_communities/repuls.html   (354 words)

  
 Hong Kong Island South Photo Gallery 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Located on the south side of Hong Kong Island, Repulse Bay is a popular beach resort and high-class residential area.
The Seaview Promenade stretches along the coast from Repulse Bay Beach to Deep Water Bay Beach to the northwest.
When the bank was built in the 1980's, the building was dismantled in 1982 and reassembled in Stanley.
www.geocities.com /asiaglobe/gallery/hk-stanley.htm   (103 words)

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