Wemindji Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Cree village municipality in Quebec, Canada
About Wemindji
Wemindji is a fairly new community comprising Cree families who used to live at the Paakumshumwashtikw trading post (in Cree, in French it was known as Vieux-Comptoir River, or its English equivalent "Old Factory") This trading post was founded in the 17th century and was alternately under British or French control. In 1959 the community was relocated about 45 km north to its present location (where Wemindji is now). Wemindji (Cree for "red ochre mountain") gets its name from the red pigment found in the hills surrounding it. It has also been known in French as "Nouveau-Comptoir". The Cree Nation of Wemindji is one of the 9 communities under the [James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement] signed on 1975 by the Cree, Inuit, Quebec Government and Federal Government. The Crees got on a legal in
Top Attractions in Wemindji
Explore the best things to see and do in Wemindji:
- ★Guided motorboat excursions
- ★Kayak and canoe rentals
- ★Shammy Adventures
- ★Wemindji Pow Wow
Where to Eat in Wemindji
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Krisanne's Restaurant
- 🍴M&M's Restaurant
- 🍴Powerplay Restaurant
- 🍴Smiley's Restaurant
Where to Stay in Wemindji
- 🏨Kookum Sarah's Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Maquatua Inn
Wemindji Travel Guide Sections
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