James Bay Attractions Baie James
Baie James (James Bay) is the flat southern part of Hudson Bay. It was discovered in 1610 by the English seafarer Henry Hudson and explored by Thomas James in 1631. From 1663 onwards the French adventurers Radisson and Chouart des Groseilliers traded here in furs. In 1671 Father Charles Albanel and Paul Deys de Saint-Simon discovered the region to the east of James Bay. One of the places they passed was Lake Mistassini, the largest lake in the province of Québec.
Between 1930 and 1935 lay brothers from the settlements at Wasganish (Fort Rupert) set out for Chisasibi (Fort George), where they tilled the land and reared cattle. This satisfied the needs of the Cris Indians living there.
Settlements
The few villages are scattered along the coast, the main one, Chisasibi (Fort George) being at the mouth of the Grande Rivière.
Between 1930 and 1935 lay brothers from the settlements at Wasganish (Fort Rupert) set out for Chisasibi (Fort George), where they tilled the land and reared cattle. This satisfied the needs of the Cris Indians living there.
Settlements
The few villages are scattered along the coast, the main one, Chisasibi (Fort George) being at the mouth of the Grande Rivière.
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Chisasibi, Canada
In days gone by the town of Chisasibi was an outpost of the Hudson's Bay Company, and today has a population of 2000, mostly Indians. About 200km / 125mi further south lies Fort Eastmain, which also used to be a Hudson's Bay Company outpost. Quite a number of descendants of the original inhabitants still live here.
Chisasibi Tourist Information
CP 150
Chisasibi, QU J0M1E0
Canada
CP 150
Chisasibi, QU J0M1E0
Canada
Phone 1 (819) 855-2878
Fax 1 (819) 855-2875
Poste de la Baleine, Canada
At the mouth of the Grande Rivière lies the Indian settlement of Poste de la Baleine.
Waskaganish, Canada
Waskaganish is the oldest settlement in this inhospitable region of James Bay.
The town is located on Rupert Bay but is accessible by road. It was the site of the very first trading post, established in 1668.
The town is located on Rupert Bay but is accessible by road. It was the site of the very first trading post, established in 1668.
Waskaganish Tourist Information
Box 60
Administration Building
Waskaganish, QU J0M1R0
Canada
Box 60
Administration Building
Waskaganish, QU J0M1R0
Canada
Phone 1 (819) 895-8980
Fax 1 (819) 895-8901
