Umiujaq (Inuktitut: ᐅᒥᐅᔭᖅ) is a northern village (Inuit community) near the eastern shore of Hudson Bay in Nunavik in northern Quebec, Canada. The village was established in 1986 by Inuit from Kuujjuarapik, 160 km to the south, who decided to relocate away from the area affected by the James Bay Hydro-electric Project.

Umiujaq is surrounded by mountains and is best visited on foot. It’s home to Lac Wiyâshâkimî, Québec’s second-largest natural lake, whose diverse wildlife includes seals and belugas. The village also boasts a collection of traditional tools and objects, as well as archeological artifacts.

Umiujaq (inuktitut : ᐅᒥᐅᔭᖅ) est un village nordique du Nunavik de l' administration régionale Kativik situé dans la région administrative du Nord-du-Québec, au Québec 1. Le village se trouve à 15 km à l'ouest du lac Tasiujaq, sur les rives de la baie d'Hudson, et à 50 km au nord-ouest de la colline Kaamachistaawaasaakaaw.

From the cliffs of Richmond Gulf there is a spectacular view to the west of Hudson Bay and the nearby Nastapoka Islands. Loons, eider ducks and peregrine falcons nest therein summer. Nastapoka River is located 30 km to the north and is home to scenic 30 metres high waterfalls.

Umiujaq (Inuktitut: ᐅᒥᐅᔭᖅ) is an Inuit reserved land (Category I land for Inuit) in Nunavik, in northern Quebec. Like all Inuit reserved lands in Quebec, it has no resident population (as of the Canada 2011 Census and previous censuses) and is associated with a nearby northern village of the same name: Umiujaq .

UMIUJAQ means “hill that resembles an umiaq" . The community of Umiujaq is in an area where wildlife is especially abundant: it is possible to hunt caribou, beluga whales and seals, as well as fish.

It is at the foot of a hill resembling an overturned umiaq (traditional Inuit walrus-skin boat) that Umiujaq was established. The landscape around the village is splendid and varied. Exploration is particularly enjoyable by foot as the mountainous surroundings are well …

The village of Umiujaq is 15 km west of Lake Tasiujaq, along the banks of Hudson Bay. The name means which resembles a boat and refers to the geographical landmark of a hill that looks like an overturned umiak (traditional boat).

Sep 12, 2024 · Located in the transition zone between boreal forest and tundra, Tursujuq National Park is a crossroads of Inuit and Cree cultures. More than a hundred archaeological sites can be found here. This immense network of almost unexplored lakes and rivers is a sanctuary for beluga whales. Camping is possible in both summer and winter.

Umiujaq (village nordique) Near Hudson Bay, discover the largest national park in Québec! Located at the cultural crossroads of the Inuit and Cree, this site is a paradise for white-water and sea-kayaking enthusiasts, thanks to the crystal-clear waters of Québec's largest lakes.