Kuujjuaq - Wikipedia
WEBKuujjuaq (; Inuktitut: ᑰᑦᔪᐊᖅ or ᑰᔾᔪᐊᖅ, "Great River"), formerly known as Fort Chimo and by other names, is a former Hudson's Bay Company outpost at the mouth of the Koksoak River on Ungava Bay that has become the largest northern village (Inuit community) in the Nunavik region of Quebec, Canada.
Kuujjuaq – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBKuujjuaq. Kuujjuuaq (formerly Fort Chimo) is in the Nunavik region of Northern Quebec. It is the largest community in Nunavik, with a total population of 2,754 (2016). "Kuujjuaq" means "great river" in the Inuktitut language. After the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, a dam reduced the river’s flow.
Kuujjuaq - Canadian North
WEBKuujjuaq. Photo: © Heiko Wittenborn / Nunavik Tourism. Kuujjuaq, Nunavik’s largest community, is located on the west shore of the Koksoak River, about 50 km upstream from Ungava Bay. Daily life in this community is closely tied to the mighty river.
Kuujjuaq | Inuit Community, Arctic Village, Nunavik | Britannica
WEBKuujjuaq, Inuit (Eskimo) village in Nord-du-Québec region, northeastern Quebec province, Canada. It lies along the Koksoak River, about 20 miles (30 km) above the latter’s mouth on Ungava Bay. Kuujjuaq is located in a region rich in iron ore. The Hudson’s Bay Company established a trading post.
Kuujjuaq: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBKuujjuaq Tourism: Tripadvisor has 48 reviews of Kuujjuaq Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Kuujjuaq resource.
Discovering Kuujjuaq - Aventures Inuit
WEBDiscovering Kuujjuaq. You might wonder why Kuujjuaq is the most traveled village in Ungava. Inuit Adventures offers an exceptional perspective of Kuujjuaq which reveals how the whole region buzzes with activity, providing the essential services to the local Inuit and to the entire population of Nunavik. Comfortably lodged at our co-op hotel ...
Kuujjuaq - Wikiwand
WEBKuujjuaq, formerly known as Fort Chimo and by other names, is a former Hudson's Bay Company outpost at the mouth of the Koksoak River on Ungava Bay that has become the largest northern village in the Nunavik region of Quebec, Canada. It is the administrative capital of the Kativik Regional Government. Its population was 2,668 as of the 2021 …
Kuujjuaq | Air Inuit
WEBNow boasting two airstrips, Kuujjuaq has become the transportation hub of the entire region, boasting a number of hotels, restaurants, stores, arts and crafts shops and a bank. Things to see and do There is plenty of Atlantic salmon and Arctic char fishing in the area.
16 Best Places And Things To Do in Kuujjuaq, Canada
WEBJul 29, 2023 · 16 Best Places And Things To Do in Kuujjuaq, Canada. July 29, 2023 by Virginia Pinckney. Kuujjuaq, located in northern Quebec, Canada, is a unique and captivating city with a rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural surroundings. As the largest Inuit community in Quebec, Kuujjuaq offers visitors an opportunity to experience …
Kuujjuaq - 14 villages and 1 community - The land - Avataq
WEBKuujjuaq. KUUJJUAQ, means “great river [ 1 ]”, which the river here once was. After the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, the new dam reduced the river’s flow. Over 900 Inuit and more that 100 Qallunaat live in Kuujjuaq, making it …
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