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 the territory of Nunavut.[1]
Rupert Bay | |
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Coordinates | 51°32′N 78°58′W / 51.533°N 78.967°W[1] |
Ocean/sea sources | Hudson Bay |
Basin countries | Canada |
Max. length | 32 km (20 mi)[2] |
Max. width | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
Surface elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Geography
editThis bay has a width of 16 km (9.9 mi) and a length of 32 km (20 mi).[2] 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
edit- ^ a b "Rupert Bay". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b Document "Connaissance du milieu des territoires de la Baie James et du Nouveau-Québec", Société d'énergie de la Baie James, 1978
- ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 85909". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.