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In the James Bay region, everything is larger than life! This rich and generous territory yields gold, silver, zinc and copper, while its waters are an unparalleled source of energy. Within this vast 350,000-square-kilometre (135,136 square miles) region, countless rivers and lakes dot the boreal forest. There are virtually impenetrable stands of black spruce, and broad expanses of taiga, where herds of caribou come to graze every year. The region is home to non-First-Nations settlers known as Jamesians and the Cree, who have lived on the land for nearly 5,000 years.
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 A true inland sea carved by glacial action, Lake Mistassini is the largest naturally formed lake in Québec, with an area of 2,115 square kilometres (817 square miles). |
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| The La Grande complex, which comprises a total of eight generating stations, produces more than half of Québec’s hydroelectric power! |
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| The James Bay Road was built to support the massive hydro projects in the region. Thousands of workers laid 420 miles of pavement in 420 days. |
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| A giant playground for aficionados of the great outdoors, James Bay is host to the province’s largest wildlife reserve, north of Chibougamau. |
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| Caribou roam the taiga for thousands of kilometres, looking for precious lichen... take care not to crush this fragile organism when you’re out hiking! |
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| During the warmer months, the days are particularly long: the sun rises as early as 4 a.m., and doesn’t set until quite late at night. |
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| Even in summertime, make sure you bring warm clothes and adequate footwear, as the temperature can drop sharply in the evenings. |
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| Plan ahead: when you leave a city by motor vehicle, be sure to fill up... you’ll often drive several hundred kilometres before reaching a service station. |
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