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 | |
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  Rupert Bay | |
| Coordinates | 51°35′01″N 78°59′58″W |
| Ocean/sea sources | Hudson Bay |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 32 km (20 mi)[1] |
| Max. width | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 0 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
- Document "Connaissance du milieu des territoires de la Baie James et du Nouveau-Québec", Société d'énergie de la Baie James, 1978
- "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.
- "Reference number 85909 in Banque de noms de lieux du Québec". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
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