Rupert Bay

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]

Rupert Bay
Rupert Bay
Coordinates51°35′01″N 78°59′58″W
Ocean/sea sourcesHudson Bay
Basin countriesCanada
Max. length32 km (20 mi)[1]
Max. width16 km (9.9 mi)
Surface elevation0 m (0 ft)

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. Document "Connaissance du milieu des territoires de la Baie James et du Nouveau-Québec", Société d'énergie de la Baie James, 1978
  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. Reference number 85909 of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (in French)


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