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Access

Waskaganish is easily accessible by road. 1) The James Bay Highway (the northernmost paved road in Eastern Canada) starts in Matagami and goes to Radisson. This route is the most common route for travelers passing through Val D'or or Amos. 2) The North Road is a secluded gravel road that connects Chibogamau to the James Bay Highway (French: Route de la Baie James) at km 275. It is 407 kilometers (253 mi) long and entirely unpaved. A detour en route to Waskaganish allows you to visit the Cree community of Nemaska, located on Champion Lake.

Location

Mouth of the Rupert River on the southeast shore of James Bay in the Eejou Isthee territory

Distance from

  • Montreal : 1057 km
  • Quebec : 1147 km
  • Gatineau : 907 km
  • Sept-Îles : 1489 km
  • Trois-Rivieres : 1121 km
  • Val d'Or : 548 km
  • Saguenay : 949 km
  • Rimouski : 1223 km

Some distances may be indicated as the crow flies.

Zone(s)

22

GPS coordinates

  • Latitude : 51.48166
  • Longitude : -78.75752

Opening Period

June 15th to September 5th

Type of outfitter

Without exclusive rights

Service language

French and english

Type of catering

  • PE

Establishment number

850698

License number

10-635

All activities

Summer

  • Canoe
  • Hiking
  • Introduction to native culture
  • Nature interpretation
  • Wildlife observation

Common

  • Boat
  • Guiding service
  • Personal flotation device(s)