Ungava Bay Attractions
Ungava Bay, covering 621,000 sq. km (239,700 sq. mi.) and only ice-free in summer, is in the north-east of the Labrador peninsula, opening onto the Hudson Strait. The many large rivers flowing into the bay include the George, Koksoak, Leaf, Payne and Whale. Large iron ore deposits were found around the bay in the 1950s and these are now being mined on a grand scale.
Kuujjuaq (formerly Fort Chimo), Canada
Kuujjuaq is an Inuit settlement on the Koksoak River, about 50 km (30 mi.) inland from the bay.
Kuujjuaq was formerly known as Fort Chimo. It was the site of a U.S. Air Force base (Crystal 1) in the early 1940s. The base was turned over to Canada following the end of WWII.
Today Kuujjuaq is a modern Inuit settlement still practicing traditional ways but also home to modern conveniences, with a couple of hotels, restaurants, conference centre, and other amenities.
Kuujjuaq was formerly known as Fort Chimo. It was the site of a U.S. Air Force base (Crystal 1) in the early 1940s. The base was turned over to Canada following the end of WWII.
Today Kuujjuaq is a modern Inuit settlement still practicing traditional ways but also home to modern conveniences, with a couple of hotels, restaurants, conference centre, and other amenities.
Northern Village of Kuujjuaq
Box 210
Kuujjuaq, QU J0M1C0
Canada
Box 210
Kuujjuaq, QU J0M1C0
Canada
Phone 1 (819) 964-2943
Fax 1 (819) 964-2980
