Viscount Melville Sound is a large body of water located in the Arctic region of Canada. It separates Victoria Island from the mainland of Nunavut. The sound is named after James Abercromby, the 1st Viscount Melville, a British politician and naval officer. The sound is part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and is known for its remote and rugged landscape. It is an important area for wildlife, including various species of marine mammals and birds. The region is also significant for Indigenous communities who have lived in the area for thousands of years.