A true northern paradise that invites visitors on an adventure, Eeyou Istchee Baie-James is a place to go hunting and fishing or caribou-watching. The region welcomes travellers to tour its mines and hydroelectric dams. Get ready to take a trip on long roads, learn about Cree culture, reconnect with the land and nature, and admire the Northern Lights.

Discover the authenticity of Eeyou culture

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Inhabited since time immemorial by the Eeyou people, the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James region lends itself perfectly to the discovery of an ancestral way of life that is firmly rooted in the present. During a visit to a cultural centre, a chat with an artisan or a stay in a community, you’ll experience the customs, language and age-old practices that continue to enrich this culture, which is as vibrant as the season’s foliage.

Explore every facet of the boreal forest

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In Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, the boreal forest is immense and awe-inspiring, brimming with unsuspected wonders to discover. With camera in hand, set off on an expedition in the footsteps of an astonishingly diverse fauna. As you do, enjoy the striking contrast of the region’s many larch trees, which turn yellow as the light begins to change.

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