Kangiqsualujjuaq in a few words
About 1,000 residents
Kangiqsualujjuaq means "very large bay" in inuktitut
Also known as George River
Nunavik’s easternmost village
Located just under the tree line
First village to open a "family house"
An active community
Located on George River’s eastern bank
In 1959, Inuits created, of their initiative, the first northern Quebec cooperative in order to commercialize arctic char
In 1962, the first Inuits settled down permanently in the area
Surrounded by mountains
The village’s elevated situation offers a breathtaking view of Goerge River
Snowmobile expeditions in the Torngat mountains, towards the Labrador communities of Nain and Nachvak
In 2007, a French documentary, titled Au-delà de leurs rêves, was filmed in the village
Excellent area for Atlantic salmon and arctic char fishing as well as hunting for caribou
The Torngat mountains, and Mount Iberville which culminates at 1,646m
The Koroc River
The Abloviak Fjord
The George River and Helen’s Falls
Wildlife observation : caribou, black bear, fox and wolf
Contact
CLSC : 819-337-5245
Social services: 819-337-9777
Health emergencies: 819-337-9090
Social emergencies: 819-337-9777
DYP - To report a case or info-consultation:
- Call 819-964-2905 ext. 2874 (between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
- Call 819-272-5597 outside of opening hours
- Toll-free number: 1 833-964-2905 ext. 2874
Map of Kangiqsualujjuaq
