About 400 residents
The village is located on the Leaf River which forms a lake that leads to Leaf Bay
Tasiujaq means "it resembles a lake" in inuktitut
2 trading posts were established there in 1905 and 1907
The region is teaming with wildlife : musk ox, caribou, seal, beluga, Atlantic salmon, gyrfalcon, peregrine falcon, Canada goose and seabirds
Tasiujaq is located just north of the tree line, where the shrub tundra irrevocably gives way to the arctic tundra
Leaf Basin
Great hunting and fishing grounds. Arctic char is a world renowned sporting fish
CLSC: 819-633-9999
Social services: 819-633-9777
Health emergencies: 819-633-9090
Social emergencies: 819-633-9777
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