Rupert_Bay

Rupert Bay

Rupert Bay

Bay in Quebec, Canada

Rupert Bay is a large bay located on the south-east shore of James Bay, in Canada. Although the coast is part of the province of Quebec, the waters of the bay are under jurisdiction of Nunavut Territory.[2]

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Geography

This bay has a width of 16 km and a length of 32 km. It is the largest arm of James Bay. The Rupert, Nottaway and Broadback Rivers empty into this bay.[3] The Cree village of Waskaganish is on the eastern shores of the bay.

References

  1. [1]
    Document "Connaissance du milieu des territoires de la Baie James et du Nouveau-Québec", Société d'énergie de la Baie James, 1978
  2. [2]
    "Place names - Rupert Bay". Geographical Names Board of Canada. Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Earth Sciences Sector, Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  3. [3]
    "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 85909". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.


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