Distinctions
Description
Additional Information
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
Zone(s)
22
GPS coordinates
- Latitude : 51.36620
- Longitude : -78.26637
Opening Period
June 1st to August 30th
Type of outfitter
Without exclusive rights
Service language
French and english
Type of catering
- European Plan
Establishment number
850698
License number
10-635