The surface of Alexander Island is predominantly ice covered.

Two different groups of igneous rock have been found within Alexander Island.

Harris Peninsula is one of eight peninsulas of Alexander Island.

Alexander Island was discovered on January 28, 1821.

A notable feature of Alexander Island is Hodgson Lake.

The inlet is ice filled and merges almost imperceptibly with the rising ice slopes of Alexander Island to the west.

Couperin Bay marks the western most bay of Alexander Island.

Bennett Dome is one of the eight peninsulas of Alexander Island.

Beethoven Peninsula is one of the eight peninsulas of Alexander Island.

Alexander Island is one of the Canadian arctic islands located in Nunavut, Canada.